10 fire crews were called to a fire at Central Pier just after 3am this morning.
The Promenade has since been reopened to traffic.
A workshop and two rides were severely damaged in the fire, and the floor of the pier was also damaged.
An investigation is set to be carried out by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to determine the cause.

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Photos show that a ride was completely burnt out, and there was serious damage to a workshop on the pier. Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

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Ten fire crews were needed to put out the fire, which ravaged buildings on the pier. Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

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The promenade was closed off to traffic, but reopened at around 9am. Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

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Firefighters began to leave the scene at around 9am, after fighting the flames since just after 3am. Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

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The flames caused serious damage to a workshop, the waltzers and another ride on the pier. Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service