Sandown: Fire breaks out at former Parkbury Hotel

The fire service said a joint fire and police investigation would take place

Firefighters have tackled a large fire at a derelict hotel at a seaside resort.

Crews were called after smoke was seen coming from the former Parkbury Hotel in Broadway, Sandown, on the Isle of Wight at 19:00 BST on Tuesday.

The fire, which involved the ground and first floors, was tackled by crews from seven stations across the island.

The fire service said a joint fire and police investigation would take place to try and establish a cause.

Crews from across the island were sent to the fire in Broadway on Tuesday evening

Several fires have broken out at derelict hotels at the seaside resort.

In May 2021 a blaze tore through Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel and a fire at the former Grand Hotel broke out in January.

The Royal Cliff Hotel was also destroyed in a suspected arson attack.