A MAN has been taken to hosptial as a precaution following a huge fire in Lancaster this morning.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue said the man was taken to hospital for checks after suffering the effects of breathing in smoke.
The flames orginiated at Penny Street in the middle of Lancaster shortly after 10am.
The building mostly affected was Inspire Health and Fitness where it is understood that part of the roof has collapsed. The fire is believed to have started in the sauna at the premises.
The initial response of two Lancaster fire engines and crews was increased to involve crews from Bolton-le-Sands, Morecambe, Hornby, Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and firefighters from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
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This response included Aerial Ladder Platform vehicles from Blackpool and Morecambe in addition to a Command Unit from Blackburn.
Neighbouring shops and businesses were evacuated as crews battled to get the fire under control.
A corden was set up from Wilkinson's on Penny Street to JD Sports at Horse Shoe Corner.
By 12.30pm firefighters had the fire under control, and it was extinguished by 1pm.
@The_Visitor @TheBayOfficial some pics from the rear side of the #lancaster #fire pic.twitter.com/gloVbXBRXP
— Helen Carter (@Hellbuni) 24 March 2016
Lancaster's on fire 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Z132KJodCy
— Bex (@rebecca_iriss) 24 March 2016
Fire crews battling blaze at Inspire Health and Fitness in Lancaster. No injuries reported. @TheBayOfficial pic.twitter.com/EchifqQlgC
— Kate Fallis (@kate_fallis) 24 March 2016
Something's on fire in Lancaster. Loads of smoke and police about. No one seems particularly bothered, mind you. pic.twitter.com/c80eYlC739
— Dan (@dev_meltus) 24 March 2016
More than 30 firefighters dealing with fire in Lancaster city centre.
— North West Tonight (@BBCNWT) 24 March 2016
Tray and avoid Lancaster if you can, huge mid town fire. pic.twitter.com/pUSeXWvsRf
— Richard Albiston (@ricalbiston89) 24 March 2016
Oh Jeez as if Lancaster city centre is on fire. It's like Mega Zone all over again :(
— Verena (@gleepface) 24 March 2016
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