Investigation launched into fire at Gwynedd hotel

Firefighters have been battling the blaze at Queen's Hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Emergency services are carrying out a joint investigation into a large fire at hotel in Gwynedd.

The blaze broke out in the attic of the Queen's Hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd at 11:09 BST on Saturday.

Flames could be seen shooting through the roof of the historic building on the town's High Street

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said there were no injuries and took time to account for everyone in the building.

Five crews were still damping down and the incident was officially ongoing as of Saturday afternoon.

North Wales Police and the fire service have launched an investigation into the incident.

At one point there were six fire crews at the scene, along with an aerial ladder appliance and an incident command unit.

North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have launched an investigation into the incident

People are being advised to avoid the area and residents should keep doors and windows closed due to the substantial amount of smoke.

The road remains closed. The hotel dates to 1867. It was renovated by Punch Taverns in 2012 before being taken over by local business people in 2020.

The fire investigation will begin on Sunday morning.