Reported fire at Blackpool Tower was actually 'orange netting'

Several fire engines attended the landmark after a fire was reported, but Lancashire Constabulary flew a helicopter over the tower and confirmed there was no blaze

Blackpool Tower (Alamy/PA)

Flames reported at the top of Blackpool Tower in Lancashire, England, were actually "orange netting", police have said, after firefighters rushed to the scene.

Lancashire Constabulary flew a helicopter over the tower and confirmed there was no blaze.