Emergency services are responding to a large property fire that has broken out in Weymouth. 

Firefighters have been called to what is thought to be a derelict building next to the Rembrandt Hotel on Dorchester Road. 

A spokesman for the fire service said they first received a call at 8:06pm. 

Seven firefighting crews, along with officers, are currently at the scene. 

The spokesman said crews in attendance are from Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland. 

They added it's a 'well-developed' fire and police are in attendance. 

Weymouth and Portland Police said they were assisting the fire service and a number of road closures are in place.

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Picture: Weymouth and Portland and Police

A police spokesman said: "We appreciate this will cause delays and thank members of the public for their patience."

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Picture: Finnbarr Webster

One local resident, Justin, told the Echo: "We started smelling a strong fire & could see the smoke from the window. It looks like the back of the abandon building on Dorchester road and it was well ablaze when we saw it."

Dorset Echo: Picture shows the fire at a building next to the Rembrandt. Picture: @lunchboxlydPicture shows the fire at a building next to the Rembrandt. Picture: @lunchboxlyd