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Firefighters Tackling 'Large' Fire At Salty's In Yarmouth

Photo thanks to Kerry Weston.

Firefighters are at the scene of a 'large' fire in Yarmouth this afternoon (Tuesday).

*Updated

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been called to Quay Street.

Four pumps and an aerial are at the incident, having been called at around 3.30pm.

The fire service says the blaze has broken out at a commercial building.

Smoke can be seen billowing in the sky. 

*Updated 3.47pm

* Locals say firefighters are at Salty's Bar & Restaurant on Quay Street.

** Updated 4.43pm

** The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it was called to a kitchen fire.

Six breathing apparatus and three hose reel jets were used. 

The fire is now "under control", according to the fire service.

 

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