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Fire at St Andrew's Hospital, Thorpe St Andrew, believed to be arson

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service Fire at hospitalNorfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency crews were called the scene early on Thursday morning

Police believe a fire at a derelict hospital was started deliberately.

Norfolk Constabulary said an "incident of arson" at the former St Andrew's Hospital in Thorpe St Andrew, near Norwich, was reported at 05:38 BST on Thursday.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service sent seven fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform.

Police said no-one was believed to be injured, and they are appealing for witnesses.

They added that "emergency services remain at scene and a cordon is in place while investigations continue."

Emergency vehicles at the scene
Police said a cordon was in place while investigations continued
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