A 13-year-old boy and a 19-year-old male are in serious condition after a fire ripped through a house in Blackpool. The blaze broke out at a home on Redcar Road at around 9:37 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Five fire engines and a command support unit were dispatched to the scene, with crews deploying breathing apparatus, hose reels, and a jet to tackle the fire.
Emergency Response
Police and fire crews remain on the scene as investigations are carried out into the cause of the blaze. Lancashire Police confirmed that the boy and teenager are in a serious condition. Three other people suffered minor injuries. A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We received a report of a house fire on Redcar Road at 9:37am today. We, along with our fire service colleagues, remain at the scene. Two people: a 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy have been taken to hospital in a serious condition. Three others suffered minor injuries. We remain in the early stages of our investigation. At this time we ask people to avoid the area and allow the emergency services to work."
Fire Service Details
A spokesperson for the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service stated: "At 9:29am on 30th June 2026, five fire engines from Blackpool, Fleetwood and Lytham, along with the command support unit from Hornby, an aerial ladder from Preston, attended an incident on Redcar Road, Blackpool. The incident involved a domestic building. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used two hose reels and one jet. Two casualties were rescued from the building and handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service. Crews remain in attendance."
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and refrain from speculation online. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
