An investigation into the cause of a fire at an abandoned Great Yarmouth hotel could not be carried out as the inside of the building was so badly damaged.

The Victory Hotel on Nelson Road South went up in flames in the early hours of Thursday, April 27.

Throughout the night, firefighters tackled the fire which had spread partially onto a neighbouring roof. 

Several people were evacuated from nearby properties, but no one was harmed as a result of the blaze.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Fire crews tackled the fire at the Victory Hotel in Nelson Road South throughout the night on April 28. Picture - Kenneth StrettonFire crews tackled the fire at the Victory Hotel in Nelson Road South throughout the night on April 28. Picture - Kenneth Stretton (Image: Kenneth Stretton)

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have recorded the fire as deliberate with the most likely cause being arson.

However, a formal investigation could not be carried out due to the structural condition of the premises and the fact that both electricity and gas were isolated to the property before the fire.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: A formal investigation into the cause of the fire at the abandoned Victory Hotel on Nelson Road South could not be carried out due to the structural damage to the property. Picture - James WeedsA formal investigation into the cause of the fire at the abandoned Victory Hotel on Nelson Road South could not be carried out due to the structural damage to the property. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)

Signs warning people of the dangerous structure are to be installed, a Great Yarmouth Borough Council spokesperson said.

The building owners have not yet been in contact with the council.

Only eight weeks before the Victory Hotel went up in flames, police officers uncovered cannabis plants at the property which were said to have had a street value of around £100,000.