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Flat fire damages casino building

Clare Worden
BBC News, Norfolk
Oliver von Schassowe Pawellek A night-time aerial view of a number of buildings the one in the middle is on fire. Hanging over it is an aerial platform from a fire truck, pouring water on to the top of the building. Oliver von Schassowe Pawellek
Aerial ladders were used to try to bring the fire under control

Crews have been working since Sunday evening to put out a fire in a flat above a casino, Norfolk Fire Service said.

It started in the building on Purfleet Street, King's Lynn, at about 21:30 BST.

A police cordon was put in place and passers-by were moved away from the flat, which is above the Merkur Slots casino.

Residents were advised to keep their doors and windows shut as thick smoke rose above the town.

Oliver von Schassowe Pawellek Daytime view of the scene above. The fire has been put out. The roof space is badly damaged we can see inside. Oliver von Schassowe Pawellek
The roof of the building has been extensively damaged by the fire

An ambulance was called to the scene, but it is understood there were no injuries.

The fire has caused extensive damage to the building's roof.

The BBC understands the upper floors were recently converted into residential apartments.

The ground floor Merkur Slots casino, formerly known as Showboat Amusements, is operated by the Milton Keynes-based Merkur Casion Holdings UK Limited.

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