Fire at derelict hotel in Scarborough

Firefighters are tackling a huge fire in a derelict hotel in Scarborough.

The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) says it broke out before 3 o'clock this morning (Thursday, 29 December) at Belmont Road.

Crews from Scarborough, Filey and Robin Hood's Bay are currently at the scene, tackling the blaze.

Details from NYFRS include:

'Call received: 02:51, Belmont Road, Scarborough

'Crews from Scarborough, Filey and Robin Hood’s Bay attended a fire within a derelict hotel on multiple levels.

'Aerial platform in use and three 45mm jets from outside the building.

'Police, Northern Powergrid and Transco requested and attending.

'Aerial platform being used as a water tower.

'Firefighting continuing with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus now committed internally.

'Premises believed to have been closed for some time.'

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