Two people have admitted breaching fire safety regulations following a fire at a Morecambe social club in which two men died.
Ten fire engines were scrambled to the scene at the Gordon Working Men's Club on Springfield Street - along with police, two helicopters and three road ambulances - at about 3pm on October 9, 2019.
John McCartney, 60 and Philip 'Tony' Townsend, 70, were rescued from the burning building by firefighters but died a short time later. A joint investigation into the cause of the blaze was launched between police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the local authority. Following the deaths of Mr McCartney and Mr Townsend, the former Mayor of Lancaster, Coun David Whitaker, expressed his sadness and commended the work of the emergency services.He said: “The thoughts of the whole council are with both families and all those whose lives have been affected by this terrible tragedy.
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