A huge fire has erupted at a popular UK seaside town, with four fire engines battling the blaze.

Footage shared on social media shows the roof of a property on fire in Weymouth with thick smoke billowing from the building on Saturday (January 4).

One person shared a picture of the scene and wrote: "The roof of the Dorset Burger Company in King Street, #Weymouth is currently on fire."

Another wrote: "Looks like it's a property above Dorset Burger Company on King Street."

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters have been at the scene in King Street and warned that access to Weymouth Railway Station is severely restricted. The service advised locals to avoid the area.

The authorities imposed a no flying zone over the fire to stop drones from buzzing overhead.

Road closures have been put in place as well, according to Damory Coaches, which operates services in the town.

The company said that due to a "major" fire road closures have been introduced. According to the firm, the CR8 route has been affected, with possible delays around Weymouth Sea Front.

It warned the service would be affected for most of Saturday (January 4) with locals urged to plan ahead by the company.

Video posted on Facebook appears to show firefighters arriving at the scene. The footage prompted an outpouring of concern among locals.

One Facebook user said, "Hope you can save the building", while another wrote, "The history that building has, it's so sad to see this happening".

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