Over 50 firefighters tackled a large blaze in Mudeford Lane Christchurch on Thursday evening

Fire control received the call shortly after 8.00pm after smoke was seen emitting from the roof space.

Firefighters from across Hampshire and Dorset were in attendance of the make pumps 11 request, Firecrews pumped water from Mudeford quay whilst crews tackled the blaze using an aerial ladder platform.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and a full fire investigation is underway.