Crews tackle fire at derelict Newquay building

Local residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut and avoid the area

Crews have been tackling a fire at a derelict building in Newquay.

Local people were asked to keep windows and doors closed because of a "large smoke plume", Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said.

The fire, in a building between the former Narrowcliff Hotel and the former Hotel Bristol near Tolcarne beach, was reported at about 16:15 BST on Tuesday.

CFRS said multiple firefighters had battled the flames and a crew would remain at the scene to damp down hot spots. A spokesperson added an investigation into the incident's cause would begin on Wednesday.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue said the incident was likely to go on for a "prolonged time"

Narrowcliff has been closed between Ulalia Road and Hilgrove Road roundabout.

Earlier in the afternoon, staff at the nearby Narrowcliff doctors' surgery asked all patients who weren't urgent to leave due to the fire.