Six fire crews were called to a large fire at an abandoned building in a Suffolk coastal town.

Suffolk and Norfolk fire services were called at 8.15pm to reports of a roof fire at a large derelict building at Waveney Drive in Victoria Road, Lowestoft.

The building is believed to be around 250ft tall.

Fire appliances sent to the scene include two from Great Yarmouth, two from Lowestoft South, one from North Lowestoft and one from Southwold.

Suffolk fire services reported at 9.15pm that an aerial appliance has been used.

Police were also at the scene.