Flames destroy amusement arcade

The fire broke out at the arcade in The Quay at Wells-next-the-Sea

A seaside resort amusement arcade has been destroyed by a flames despite the efforts of 80 firefighters.

The fire broke out just before 3pm on Monday at the arcade in The Quay at Wells-next-the-Sea, in north Norfolk.

The building was evacuated as were premises nearby because of fears the fire could spread.

A Norfolk Fire Services spokesman said prevailing winds had made the job more difficult for crews who spent nearly three hours bringing it under control.

Dogs rescued

Divisional officer Edward Zipfell says those involved in the fire had a lucky escape.

"An off-duty officer spotted the fire at the back of the building and called us.

"We evacuated the building and rescued two dogs from a first floor flat just before the roof collapsed.

"We expect to be on scene damping down hotspots until the early hours of Tuesday.

"Our fire inspection teams will be brought in when it is safe to find out the cause of the fire."