Storm Dave Causes House Collapse in Blackpool Amid High Winds
Storm Dave Causes House Collapse in Blackpool Amid High Winds
US · Published Apr 6, 2026
Storm Dave caused a house to partially collapse in Blackpool due to high winds.
An amber wind warning was issued for northern England, north-west Wales, and southern Scotland, with wind speeds reaching 70 mph.
Power outages affected approximately 350 properties in Lancashire and Cumbria, with emergency services responding to the house collapse.
House collapses in Blackpool due to winds
Storm Dave has brought severe weather conditions to northern England, resulting in a house partially collapsing in Blackpool due to high winds. The incident occurred on Westbourne Avenue, where the gable end of a property fell into an adjacent alleyway. The storm, which swept in on Saturday, prompted an amber wind warning for northern England, north-west Wales, and southern Scotland, lasting until 03:00 on Sunday. Wind speeds reached up to 70 mph, causing significant disruptions, including power outages affecting approximately 350 properties across Lancashire and Cumbria. Emergency services, including the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, responded to the collapse, and efforts to restore power are ongoing.
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