Shocking photos have shown the extent of a building fire in the NR3 area of Norwich. 

Fire crews were called to Press Lane, off Aylsham Road, at around 8.07pm on Sunday to reports of a building blaze. 

The service warned people nearby to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area. 

Norwich Evening News: Pictures from the scene show the building well ablazePictures from the scene show the building well ablaze (Image: Nigel McKay)

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Norwich Evening News: Smoke was seen billowing from the roof tilesSmoke was seen billowing from the roof tiles (Image: Nigel McKay)

At least five crews from Sprowston, Earlham, Carrow, and Hethersett tackled the fire until 9.36pm when the stop message was received. 

Despite this, they were called out to the site again at 4.45am this morning.