Dramatic video shows a huge fireball on Blackpool's 152-year-old Central Pier as flames destroyed a ride and a workshop overnight.
Witnesses feared the entire landmark would be destroyed as 50 firefighters battled the inferno, which broke out about halfway along the pier around 3am on Friday.
The fire brigade managed to contain the blaze and save the tourist site, which reopened two weeks ago as England's coronavirus lockdown was eased.
It is said the Waltzer was the ride that was on fire. The pier remained closed after the flames were extinguished and it was unclear when it would reopen, at least partially.
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