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The Exeter Daily was granted access inside the cordon that surrounded Cathedral Green as the Royal Clarence fire raged.

And as our dramatic pictures show, the scene resembled something from a film set.

Dozens of emergency workers and vehicles were positioned inside the exclusion zone.

And the activity was frenetic as crews battled to bring the blaze under control.

Firefighters, police and paramedics were all positioned inside the cordon, many of whom had been on duty throughout the day and into the evening.

Reflecting the seriousness of the incident...

Part of the fascia of Exeter’s historic Royal Clarence Hotel has collapsed.

Around 100 firefighters remain at the scene battling a blaze that spread from a nearby property yesterday morning.

A gas main has also ruptured adding extra pressure on emergency crews.

Workers from Wales and West Utilities have been drafted in to help deal with the situation.

The High Street is closed to traffic and pedestrians and is likely to be for some time.

Devon and Cornwall Police has asked the public to appreciate the scale and severity of the fire which has affected...

These dramatic images show the moment that fire took hold at the art gallery on Cathedral Green, sparking a major incident.

The whole building became a raging inferno.

They were taken on a mobile phone by a guest who was evacuated from the Royal Clarence Hotel.

She told how she and her husband fled the buiding in just their dresssing gowns.

Police remain in attendance to support Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service personnel while they continue to tackle the blaze in the Royal Clarence Hotel on Cathedral Green, Exeter.

Road closures are in place at the junctions of High Street and South Street, of South Street and the Cathedral Green, on Queen Street at the rear end of Tesco, on North Street at the Iron Bridge end, on Musgrave Road and on Bedford Square at the junction with High Street to allow the fire service to complete its work and for the safety of the public.

There is likely to be traffic...

Firefighters are battling to save Exeter's historic Royal Clarence Hotel after fire spread to its roof.

Crews have been tackling a major blaze, which is believed to have started at an art gallery in Cathedral Close, since 5am today (28 October).

Police are in attendance to support Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service personnel while they continue work in relation to the fire at The Gallery on Exeter's Cathedral Green.

Road closures are in place at the junction of High Street and South Street, South Street and the Cathedral Green, on Queen Street at the...

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a building in Exeter city centre.

Police were alerted by the fire service at 5.20am (Friday 28 October 2016) to a large fire towards the South Street end of Exeter High Street.

The fire is involving The Royal Clarence Hotel and the Waterstones Shop and has been declared as a 'major Incident' by the fire service.

The Royal Clarence Hotel has been evacuated as a precaution, and all staff and residents are accounted for.

It is not known at this time where or how the fire started or how many properties have been...

Firefighters were called to tackle a fire in the kitchen of Exeter's Cavern Club just after 10pm last night (Tuesday).

One fire appliance from Danes Castle was mobilised to a fire alarm sounding. On arrival smoke was seen coming from the property, and crews requested further assistance. Appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised.

Crews got to work with two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.

The incident report is as follows:

At 2232, crews requested a further 3 appliances for assistance. These were mobilised from Topsham, and two from...

Pets across Devon and Somerset now have a greater chance of surviving household fires, thanks to new oxygen masks specially designed for animals that are being carried on selected fire engines. The ‘Smokey Paws’ masks are available in three sizes, so a large dog, cat, guinea pig, even a tortoise can be treated.

Two sets of these masks have kindly been donated by Quantock Veterinary Hospital to Nether Stowey and Bridgwater Fire Stations. Dominic Phillips, Director and Vet at Quantock Veterinary Hospital said: "After first-hand experience of dealing with the devastating effects of...

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind everyone that buying cheap, unsafe chargers may put their home and loved ones at risk.

Fire crews recently attended a small electrical fire in Exmouth. The fire was caused by a faulty replacement lead or appliance.

Watch Manager Gareth Sydenham said: “The fire was small but could have easily spread to something worse When we arrived the occupier had already smothered and extinguished the fire, which resulted in them receiving a slight burn injury that required hospital attention. The occupier had been using non genuine...

Fire appliances from Tiverton, Cullompton and Middlemoor, along with the water bowser from Danes Castle were mobilised to a report of a barn on fire at Lower Town near Halberton at 1.45 this afternoon (12 August).

Upon arrival the crews requested a further three appliances due to smoke and flames issuing. These cane from Wellington, Danes Castle and Witheridge together with the Incident Command Unit from Honiton.

Below is the fire service log:

At 14:10 a request was made by the crews for the telehandler which came from Special operations at Clyst St George.

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