A blaze broke out at Park Hall Nightclub in Charnock Richard last night.

Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) were called to the site off Park Hall Road at 9.21pm.

Pictures from the scene show the nightclub in flames as the blaze raged for around two hours. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said no injuries were reported.

Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) rushed to the scene at 9.21pm.
Pictures from the scene showed flames coming from the building with smoke billowing across the area — Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) rushed to the scene at 9.21pm. Pictures from the scene showed flames coming from the building with smoke billowing across the area | Submitted

placeholder image — Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) rushed to the scene at 9.21pm. Pictures from the scene showed flames coming from the building with smoke billowing across the area | Submitted

The nightspot was open over the Easter weekend when hundreds of revellers attended a club night on Sunday (April 5).

Park Hall management said the hotel is fully operational and open for business.

In an update issued this morning, LFRS said the fire was brought under control shortly before midnight. Lancashire Police attended the scene and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Ten fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) were called to Park Hall in Charnock Richard at 9.21pm on Tuesday (April 7) | Smart Fit Gym

Smart Fit Gym, located on the Park Hall site, shared footage of the emergency response, adding it will be closed today (Wednesday, April 8) while the police and fire service continue to work at the scene.

Park Hall statement

Management said: “Following the recent incident at Park Hall night club, we would like to reassure our guests and community that Park Hall Hotel and Spa remains safe and has not been affected.

“We are incredibly relieved that everyone is safe, and our thoughts are with all those involved.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the emergency services and local council for their swift and professional response, as well as to our own dedicated team, whose calm and immediate actions ensured the safety and wellbeing of our guests.

“We are also truly grateful for the support and concern shown by our community during this time.

“We are pleased to confirm that the hotel is fully operational and open for business as usual, and we look forward to continuing to welcome our guests.”

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sa: “At 21:21, 10 fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms from across Lancashire attended a building fire on Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard.

“The fire has been put out and crews remain on the scene to dampen any remaining pockets of fire.

“Overnight, the number of fire engines on the scene will be scaled back, and an investigation will take place in the morning.”

Lancashire Police were approached for comment.