Hundreds break fire safety rules

Hundreds of premises in Blackpool have been accused of breaking fire safety rules with breaches in 32 cases being so serious that fire chiefs have ordered places to close.  New figures have revealed that Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is leading the way in saving lives by shutting down properties which flout the laws.

A total of 32 closure notices have been issued by the fire service in Blackpool out of 52 in the county as a whole, many to hotels, guesthouses and houses in mult... (58 more words)

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