Derelict hotel in Newquay has once again caught fire

Smoke was seen billowing from the rear of the abandoned Hotel California in Pentire Crescent on Sunday evening.

A 999 call to Cornwall fire and rescue service was made at around 6pm last night after smoke was seen coming from the rear of the empty hotel on the bank of the Gannel River. 

Two fire engines from Newquay were sent to the scene and confirmed there was an ongoing fire in the rear of the building and requested help.

Two additional appliances from St Columb and St Dennis were sent alongside support vehicles from Launceston and St Austell.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus and hose reels.

A spokesperson from the Cornwall Fire and Rescue said: "A 999 call was received at 18:00 to a report of smoke coming from the rear of a derelict hotel beside the Gannel River.

"Two appliances from Newquay were mobilised and following their arrival, they confirmed there was a fire in the rear of the building "making pumps 4".

"Two additional fire appliances from St Columb and St Dennis have been mobilised alongside support vehicles from Launceston and St Austell. Firefighters are currently using breathing apparatus and hose reels."

At 6.52pm the fire service posted that the fire was declared as being extinguished and all appliances returned to their home stations.

This is the second time the hotel has caught fire. In June this year there was a much more serious blaze when the whole hotel went up in flames.

This is the second time the hotel has caught fire. (Image: File)

Located in a quiet residential area in Newquay, the former hotel that closed its doors permanently around four years ago.

There are plans from developer Acorn Property Group to be transform it into 20 modern apartments and four new houses.

With planning permission already approved, demolition were scheduled to start upon completion of the sale of the site in July, with construction set to commence by the end of the year.