Firefighters have been called to a blaze at Blackpool Tower in England.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it had six fire engines in attendance on the promenade of the seaside resort.

Footage from social media showed flames coming from near the top of the 158m structure.

We have 6 fire engines, the drone team and the rope rescue team currently in attendance at a fire on Promenade, Blackpool.

Please stay away from the area. The drone team are in operation so please do not fly drones in the area as you may obstruct emergency operations. pic.twitter.com/d4qXWoAhrf

— Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (@LancashireFRS) December 28, 2023

A drone team and rope rescue team are currently at the scene, the fire service said.