Multiple crews tackle fire in former club

Fire crews spent the night checking for hotspots after a blaze broke out in the former Central Club.

Emergency services were called to the former Central Club on Kent Road at just after 2:40pm on Saturday.

Firefighters used an aerial ladder platform and a water tower to bring the fire under control.

A large smoke plume affected the local area, with several nearby homes evacuated.

An investigation into the fire is underway.

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