Derelict building fire – Sherborne

We were called to Cornhill, Sherborne at 5.58pm today (26 April) for a fire in a three storey derelict building.

Crews are currently on scene from Sherborne, Yeovil, Wincanton, Martock, Crewkerne and Chard, together with the aerial ladder platform and a water carrier from Yeovil and a command unit from Gillingham - approx. 35 firefighters.

The A30 at Kithill is likely to remain closed until the morning and diversions are in place.

No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire will be investigated in due course.

10pm update - the incident is being scaled back but firefighting will continue through the night. The building’s roof has collapsed, making the structure even more unsafe.