ABOUT 80 firefighters tackled a blaze which threatened the tallest rollercoaster in Europe.

Twelve fire engines were called to Blackpool Pleasure Beach when flames were reported at a building near the Pepsi Max Big One rollercoaster.

However, crews brought the fire under control within hours of arriving at the scene at 1am on Thursday.

No-one was injured in the fire and the site is expected to open as normal on Thursday morning.