Eight fire crews have fought a blaze at a scout and guide centre in Norwich.

Norwich Evening News: The blaze broke out in the afternoon and an investigation has been launched into the cause. Picture: SubmittedThe blaze broke out in the afternoon and an investigation has been launched into the cause. Picture: Submitted (Image: Archant)

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said crews tackled a fire at Eaton Vale campsite off Church Lane in Eaton near Norwich, while Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity centre confirmed on Twitter there had been a blaze in its building.

The post said: “There has been a fire at Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre today.

“No one was on site at the time and no one has been hurt.

“The fire brigade are present and acting accordingly.”

Norwich Evening News: The fire tore through Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre. Picture: SubmittedThe fire tore through Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre. Picture: Submitted (Image: Archant)

The alarm was raised at 3.56pm today (Tuesday March 31).

Crews from Earlham, Carrow, Sprowston, Hethersett and Wymondham were on the scene.

They used main and hose reel jets, breathing apparatus and the aerial ladder platform.

A spokesperson for Norfolk fire said they were not aware of other emergency services in attendance.

Norwich Evening News: Fire crews spent several hours tackling the flames. Picture: SubmittedFire crews spent several hours tackling the flames. Picture: Submitted (Image: Archant)

They added there had been no reports of injured people on the log.

The stop call came in at 5.51pm and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.

Norwich Evening News: Eight fire crews have been tackling a blaze off Church Lane in Norwich. Picture: Ruth LawesEight fire crews have been tackling a blaze off Church Lane in Norwich. Picture: Ruth Lawes (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: A fire broke out in a building off Church Lane in Eaton. Picture: Ruth LawesA fire broke out in a building off Church Lane in Eaton. Picture: Ruth Lawes (Image: Archant)

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