Crews called to chimney fire at Volunteer Inn, Lyme Regis

Crews from Lyme Regis and Bridport were called at 10.50am to the Volunteer Inn after receiving a report of a chimney fire from a member of the public.

Dorset Police were also called to assist with road closures.

A spokesman from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We had two crews at the scene and the aerial ladder platform from Weymouth was also called to the incident as it involved a three-storey building.

"The last of the fire was put out by 1.50pm. Police and fire crews used a nearby address to gain access to the roof.

"The last crew left the scene by 2.30pm."

Broad Street and Pound Street, between Cobb Road and Silver Street were closed in order for emergency services to deal with the incident but have now re-opened.

A spokesman from Dorset Police, said: "We were called at 10.52am by the fire service to Broad Street, Lyme Regis.

"We were attending to assist with a road closure. The road was closed between Haye Lane and the main road through Lyme Regis."

@LymeTC @thebridportnews Just (!) a chimney fire. All under control and nobody hurt!

— The Volunteer Inn (@VolunteerInn) February 15, 2017

#TravelDorsetAlert: Lyme Regis - A3052 Pound Street - CLOSED in both directions due to a building fire between Cobb Rd and Silver Street.

— Travel Dorset (@TravelDorset) February 15, 2017

*ATTN* The X51/X53 will not be serving Lyme Regis at all due to a building fire. Services will 1/2 - CP

— First Dorset (@firstdorset) February 15, 2017