The 2008 Fleetwood Pier fire began during the early hours of 9 September 2008 and resulted in the pier's destruction.
The fire was reported to the emergency services at 4:30am after a member of the public saw smoke rising from one of the buildings, and firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
However, the pier was severely damaged.

 An investigation was put in place to determine the cause of the blaze.
 On 26 September 2008, Wyre Borough Council, citing safety concerns,  announced that the pier would be completely demolished, within two to three weeks.
 On 10 October 2008 the Council confirmed that the pier would not be rebuilt.
Plans for apartments on the site were approved in 2017, although only for 15 apartments for over-55s and some retail units, not for the full development of 85 apartments.
The 2008 Fleetwood Pier fire began during the early hours of 9 September 2008 and resulted in the pier's destruction. The fire was reported to the emergency services at 4:30am after a member of the public saw smoke rising from one of the buildings, and firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene. However, the pier was severely damaged.
 An investigation was put in place to determine the cause of the blaze.  On 26 September 2008, Wyre Borough Council, citing safety concerns,  announced that the pier would be completely demolished, within two to three weeks.  On 10 October 2008 the Council confirmed that the pier would not be rebuilt. Plans for apartments on the site were approved in 2017, although only for 15 apartments for over-55s and some retail units, not for the full development of 85 apartments.
Fleetwood Pier