The fire quickly spread through to the roof of one of the buildings on site Credit: ITV News Anglia
Seventy firefighters and fifteen appliances have been tackling a large blaze at Breckland Lodge in Norfolk.
The fire at the hotel and restaurant complex started just before 9.30am this morning (Tuesday 6th Feb).
The owner was too upset to talk on camera but told ITV News Anglia that "it's tragic" and that "they will rebuild", but "the most important thing is that everyone's safe."
Crews at the scene of the fire. Credit: ITV News AngliaThe owner of Breckland Lodge says they will rebuild. Credit: ITV News Anglia
The fire quickly spread to the roof of one of the buildings with eight pumps initially called to deal with the fire, eventually fifteen appliances were needed.
Traffic was not affected on the A11, but motorists were unable to access London Road from the A11 roundabout.
An aerial platform was needed to fight the fire in the roof. Credit: ITV News Anglia
Watch a short clip with John Cowan who is friends with the owners of Breckland Lodge.
Norfolk police say the fire may have started outside the building and they are investigating.
Fire crews say the fire has now been surrounded, but they will be at the scene for some time dampening down.
The Incident Commander told ITV News Anglia that evacuation procedures were carried out well and nobody was injured.
