Firefighters tackled a large fire in a derelict building in Gorleston. 

Crews were called to the blaze at the former Emerald Park Football Club in Woodfarm Lane just before 6.45pm on Sunday (November 13). 

Group manager Alan Jay said: "It's the old Gorleston Football Club social club. 

"On arrival, we found the building well alight. 

"We have sectorised the incident and we have currently got three jets on it and one hydrant.

"Because of the state of the property and where it is, we will be putting this down as a deliberate ignition. 

"We will be here for the next two or three hours making the premises as safe as possible for the future."

Local residents had been advised to keep their windows and doors shut while the fire service tackles the blaze. 

Fire engines from Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Martham, Acle, Loddon and Mundesley extinguished the blaze using main and hose reel jets.

A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for hot spots.

The scene was made safe just after 10pm.