Fifty fire fighters are currently tackling a fire in the long-time derelict Savoy Hotel in Sandown.
The fire broke out earlier this evening just before 8pm.
Seven pumps are tackling the fire inside the building which is on the corner of Avenue Road in Sandown.
It’s not thought that any people were inside the building at the time of the fire.
Appliances from Newport, Cowes, East Cowes, Ryde, Bembridge, Shanklin, Sandown and Yarmouth are all on the scene.
We’re told that the Building Inspector is also present to determine the safety of the structure.
Our thanks to VB readers, Eric Lawson, Yetta Elkins and Keith Carroll who have been sending through images and videos (to follow shortly).
It’s claimed on VB’s Facebook page that this is the second fire at the building since June.
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