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Former hospital destroyed by fire

A fire at a former hospital in Norfolk is being treated as arson. At its height, eight crews were on the scene at Macmillan Way in Little Plumstead, near Norwich, overnight on Saturday attempting to get the fire under control.

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Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at former Norfolk hospital

Jacki Robinson took this photo of the fire at its height. Credit: Twitter / @jackirobinson99

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.

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