Part of Prince of Wales Road in Norwich was closed in both directions due to a flat fire earlier today.

Norwich Evening News: Emergency services on the scene of an incident on Prince of Wales Road, Norwich. Picture: Norfolk PoliceEmergency services on the scene of an incident on Prince of Wales Road, Norwich. Picture: Norfolk Police (Image: Norfolk Police)

Part of Prince of Wales Road in Norwich was closed in both directions due to a building fire earlier today.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire and Rescue said it had nine fire engines at the scene, due to the size of the building, and police and the ambulance service were also in attendance.

The road was closed from the bridge to the St Faiths Lane junction.

Norwich Evening News: Emergency services called to fire in Prince of Wales Road Credit: James RandleEmergency services called to fire in Prince of Wales Road Credit: James Randle (Image: Archant)

Police asked people to try and avoid the area.

Konectbus warned of severe delays to a number of its services and many First services were being diverted.

A fire service spokesperson said the final crews left the scene just before 5.05pm on Tuesday, July 23.

Norwich Evening News: Emergency services called to fire in Prince of Wales Road Credit: James RandleEmergency services called to fire in Prince of Wales Road Credit: James Randle (Image: Archant)

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