Investigation underway after firefighters tackle huge blaze at former Papa Sam’s takeaway in Burnley

An investigation is underway after a huge fire broke out at a former takeaway in Burnley.

Six fire engines were called out just before 6.30pm to the former Papa Sam’s takeaway, located on St James Street at the junction with Calder Street.

Six fire engines were called out just before 6.30pm yesterday evening to the former Papa Sam’s takeaway, in St James Street at the junction with Calder Street.placeholder image
Six fire engines were called out just before 6.30pm yesterday evening to the former Papa Sam’s takeaway, in St James Street at the junction with Calder Street. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

An aerial ladder platform, an incident command unit, and a drone, all from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, were also involved in tackling the flames.

Firefighters used 45mm jets, two hose reels, and breathing apparatus units.

They were in attendance for seven hours and twenty minutes.

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