Six fire engines were called out just before 6-30pm to the premises, the former Papa Sam’s takeaway, in St James Street at the junction with Calder Street.
An aerial ladder platform, an incident command unit, and a drone, all from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, were also involved in fighting the flames. Firefighters used 45mm jets, two hose reels, and breathing apparatus units.

1. Images from a huge blaze in a derelict building in Burnley's St James Street last night
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

2. Images from a huge blaze in a derelict building in Burnley's St James Street last night
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

3. Images from a huge blaze in a derelict building in Burnley's St James Street last night
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

4. Images from a huge blaze in a derelict building in Burnley's St James Street last night
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
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