An investigation into a hotel fire in Chester on Sunday evening (8 June) is ongoing, Cheshire Police have said.

The public are being asked to report any information relating to the fire here, or to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 2106905.

An investigation was launched shortly after a fire broke out inside the disused Belgrave Hotel on City Road.

Crews attended the scene at 5.37pm, with four fire engines sent from Chester, Powey Lane, Malpas and Ellesmere Port.

All people were accounted for, following a search of the premises.

Four fire engines were sent from Chester, Powey Lane, Malpas and Ellesmere Port (Nub News)

With City Road closed off in both directions, two teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were sent inside the building to tackle the fire on the first and second floors.

The fire was extinguished by 7pm.

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A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At around 6pm on Sunday 8 June, police were called to reports of a fire at a disused building on City Road, Chester.

"Firefighter tackled the fire, while officers managed a full road closure on City Road.

"Enquiries in relation to the cause of the fire are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 2106905 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us."