Firefighter incident in centre of Isle of Wight town

• Update: The fire was in a High Street opticians. Details from HIWFRS and and update here: Update after Isle of Wight fire crews called to Newport shop

See video from the scene below

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called at 9.40pm, and crews from Newport Fire Station were sent to Pyle Street.

Fire engines on Pyle Street in Newport (Image: IWCP)

Two fire engines have arrived at the scene, accompanied by an aerial ladder platform.

Fire crews have entered a construction site off Pyle Street, behind the soon-to-open NHS Mental Health Hub on the High Street.

Access along Pyle Street has been maintained at this time.

Hampshire and IW Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for a statement.

The incident remains ongoing. More to follow.