Former hospital destroyed by fire

A major fire at a former hospital in Norfolk is being treated as arson, police have confirmed.

The blaze broke out in the building at Little Plumstead, near Norwich, overnight on Saturday and firefighters remained on the scene this morning.

Police say they believe it was started deliberately and have launched an arson investigation.

A former Norfolk hospital has been destroyed after a large fire ripped through the building on Sunday.

The footage, which was filmed by Emily Amos, shows the fire ripping through the 19th century building.

Eight fire crews were on the scene at Macmillan Way in Little Plumstead, near Norwich, attempting to get the fire under control.

Work will continue on today to try to make it safe for investigators to get in.

It is not known yet what started the blaze. Crews said investigations could not begin until the building was stable.

Firefighters in Norfolk have spent the night tackling a major blaze at a former hospital.

At its height, eight crews were on the scene at Macmillan Way in Little Plumstead, near Norwich, attempting to get the fire under control.

People living nearby were asked to keep their windows and doors closed.

Firefighters were first called out at 1.45am this morning but remain on the scene.