Fire breaks out at Trowse Pumping Station in Norwich

Crews from across the county were called to the fire in Bracondale at around 9pm.

The fire broke out at the Trowse Pumping Station, where civic watchdog the Norwich Society has previously warned that the building is in danger of neglect. 

Fire crews from around the county fought the blaze (Image: Christopher Tubby)

Fire crews from North Earlham, Carrow, Fakenham and Hethersett tackled the blaze, with assistance from aerial ladder platforms from North Earlham and Great Yarmouth.

Fire brigade on site now. Pretty horrible and hope all are safe. Another random fire in Norwich @edp pic.twitter.com/6woyoFDboU

— Christopher Tubby (@Christo79926006) November 12, 2023

Images show flames erupting from the roof of the disused property. 

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service tweeted an image of the fire from above. 

Swift action was taken by Norfolk fire crews overnight to stop the wider spread of a fire in a derelict building in Bracondale, in Trowse near Norwich.
Buildings like this, particularly after a fire, contain many hidden hazards, we urge people not to enter them.
Pics: Mike Sudds pic.twitter.com/an3uVBJ3l5

— Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) November 13, 2023

This joins a spate of fires in disused buildings in the Norwich area.

Images from the scene of the fire this morning show the damage to the roof (Image: Newsquest)

This morning, images show the damage to the roof of the Victorian building.

St Andrews Hospital went up in flames in Thorpe St Andrewlast month, with 42 firefighters called to the blaze. 

Earlier this year, the old May Gurney site in Trowse - which had been earmarked as a site for 670 new homes - was also set alight. 

No injuries have been reported at the Pumping Station fire last night. 

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for more details.