Nail Emporium has started being demolished after Church Street salon burnt down in huge blaze on Boxing Day

As the demolition crew moves in to clear up the site of the former beauty salon, a large part of the interior is now clearly visible to passers-by in Blackpool town centre.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service told Blackpool Gazette that they were unable to determine the cause of fire, due to the severity and extensive damage.

What happened when the Nail Emporium burnt down?

Thick smoke filled the streets after a fire broke out at the Nail Emporium in Church Street at around 1.40pm on Monday afternoon (December 26).

READ MORE: Blackpool salon owner issues statement after devastating blaze on Boxing Day.

Crowds of worried residents and shoppers gathered to watch the incident unfold as firefighters scrambled to contain the blaze.

Eight fire engines were in attendance at the height of the incident, with crews using multiple water jets and hose reels to extinguish the flames.

Thankfully, no-one was injured in the blaze.