New drone pictures revealed the aftermath of a fire which broke out at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub offices:
7. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
Building work began on the new offices in February last year, and by February this year, the project was ahead of schedule. Photo: Abigail Susan
8. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
Terracotta façades have been installed with panels made from ultra-high strength concrete, with glass also fitted to the Cookson Street frontage. Photo: Chloe Wakelin
9. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
The offices are due to open next year and will house around 3,000 civil servants mainly employed by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions). Photo: Amy Nield
10. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
Fire crews at the scene in Cookson Street, Blackpool Photo: Shelagh Parkinson / Blackpool Gazette
11. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the building as crews battled to extinguish the fire. Photo: Tanya Leeming
12. Fire at Blackpool's new £100million Civil Service Hub
Police closed the surrounding roads as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Photo: Abigail Susan