Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire at a derelict building off Coed Pellaf Road, Colwyn Bay.

Crews from Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Llandudno, Abergele and Rhyl are in attendance following a call received at 21.07hrs tonight (Sunday 1^st July).

The site of the fire is believed to be a former nursing home, and firefighters are using the Aerial Ladder Platform, main jets, hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the fire.

Kevin Jones, Community Safety Manager for Conwy and Denbighshire, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said:

“We would appeal to people to close windows and doors and avoid the area if possible.”