Visitors evacuated from famous Lancastrian landmark, with flames visible near viewing platform

Blackpool Tower is on fire, images from the scene show, and visitors have been evacuated.

Fire crews were called to the iconic landmark at about 2.15pm on Thursday as flames were visible near the viewing platform.

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