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Hemsby chip shop fire rages on seafront | Hemsby chip shop fire rages on seafront |
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A seafront fish and chip shop became engulfed in flames as holidaymakers at a Norfolk resort looked on. | |
Eight fire crews were called to Beach Road in Hemsby, north of Great Yarmouth, at just before 13:00 BST. | |
Large plumes of smoke have billowed from the shop near the arcades and the Hemsby Beach Holiday Village. | |
Eyewitness Jack Barnes said the roof had caved in. The fire service said at least two other businesses had been damaged by the flames. | |
Mr Barnes said: "We were walking past the place and we thought it was a barbecue starting off, and obviously then the staff were outside, and said that no-one could go in, it was a fire. | |
"It was a shame because the place has just been done up, half of it was being done up and half of it was being used. | "It was a shame because the place has just been done up, half of it was being done up and half of it was being used. |
"It's pretty shocking for a nice family resort, at the height of the season." | "It's pretty shocking for a nice family resort, at the height of the season." |
Smoke was pouring across Beach Road and the fish and chip shop had been completely destroyed. | |
One person was treated for an asthma attack by paramedics. | |
The East of England Ambulance service said an officer and a Hazardous Area Response Team was on site, but there were not believed to be any casualties. | |
Police officers are also helping to control the crowds of holidaymakers in the area. | |
A number of businesses stretch along Beach Road including restaurants, nightclubs and a betting shop. |