Blackpool Tower 'Fire' Revealed to be Orange Netting

Emergency services respond to false alarm, causing traffic disruptions and leading to an arrest.

• Initial reports of a fire at Blackpool Tower turned out to be false, with the perceived flames actually being orange netting blowing in the wind.
• Six fire engines and a specialist climbing team were deployed to the scene, and the area was evacuated.
• A man was arrested on suspicion of breach of the peace near the scene.
• The top of the tower, which is currently closed for renovation, was difficult to access.
• The incident caused traffic problems on the Promenade with heavy jams on roads surrounding the Tower.

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