The Grand Hotel in Torquay has been evacuated this morning, Friday 11 February due to a fire.
Emergency services were called after reports of smoke coming from the spa area of the hotel.
Six fire engines plus support appliances were mobilised to the incident.
Fire, police and ambulance crews are at the scene on Torbay Road.
Rathmore Road is partially closed and Hennapyn Road partially blocked.
The severity of the fire is not yet known.
Updates as more information becomes available.
You can join us on our social media pages, follow us on Facebook or Twitter and keep up to date with whats going on in South Devon.
Got a news story, blog or press release that you’d like to share or want to advertise with us? Contact us