In pictures: Fire on Margate seafront

In pictures: Fire on Margate seafront

1 of 8 Smoke was pouring from the building shortly after sunrise

2 of 8 Roads were closed off as firefighters tackled the flames

3 of 8 The fire quickly engulfed and then destroyed the building

4 of 8 The extent of the fire could be seen inside the shell of the arcade

5 of 8 A huge plume of smoke moved across the nearby theme park

6 of 8 More than 100 firefighters from around Kent tackled the fire

7 of 8 The building collapsed as the fire took hold

8 of 8 The destruction has left a gaping hole on Margate seafront