Suspected arson at Blackpool seafront derelict hotel

The fire was under control after a couple of hours

A fire at a derelict hotel on a seafront which forced the closure of the promenade and tram network is being treated as a suspected arson by police.

About 60 firefighters tackled the blaze that broke out on the top floor of the former Ambassador Hotel in Blackpool at about 20:15 GMT on Wednesday.

No-one was hurt in the fire at the six-storey building, the fire service said.

The neighbouring Rutland Hotel was evacuated and guests were taken to temporary accommodation.

No-one was hurt in the fire