Blackburn bus fire: Huge blaze rips through vehicle at bus station

Blackburn bus fire: Huge blaze rips through vehicle at bus station

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 07/05/2024

- 12:41

Updated: 07/05/2024

- 13:30

Emergency services are urging people to avoid the area

A fire has engulfed a double decker bus at a bus station in Blackburn as plumes of smoke can be seen across the Lancashire town.

The station, on Ainsworth Street, was evacuated for emergency services tackle the blaze.


Police also closed Railway Road - which leads to the station - and surrounding streets.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

A fire has engulfed a double decker bus at a bus station in Blackburn as plumes of smoke is seen across the Lancashire townA fire has engulfed a double decker bus at a bus station in Blackburn as plumes of smoke is seen across the Lancashire town

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

A spokesman for Blackburn with Darwen Police said: "Officers are on scene at Blackburn Bus Station assisting our colleagues from the fire service with an incident.

"Railway Road leading to the station and surrounding streets have been closed.

"Please plan your route accordingly to avoid the area."

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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were called to the scene at around 11.15am.

The service said that the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson said: "Two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn were called to a fire involving a bus at Blackburn bus station.

"Firefighters used three jets to extinguish the fire and crews are checking to see if the fire has spread to the bus station.

The bus station, on Ainsworth Street, has been evacuated while emergency services tackle the blaze

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"No rescues or injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation."

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council added: "Please avoid the area around Blackburn bus station."

Pictures from outside the town centre show smoke for miles around.

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