A huge fire erupted at a popular UK seaside town, with four fire engines and 60 firefighters battling the blaze at its height.

       Footage shared on social media shows the roof of a property on fire in Weymouth with thick smoke billowing from the building on Saturday morning (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 were at the scene in King Street and warned access to Weymouth Railway Station was severely restricted. The service advised locals to avoid the area.

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

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

       The company said due to a "major" fire, road closures had been introduced. According to the firm, the CR8 route was affected, warning of possible delays around Weymouth Sea Front.

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

       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." Another wrote: "The history that building has, it's so sad to see this happening".

       A spokesperson said Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 7.38am this morning to reports of a commercial building on fire.

       They said crews from Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland along with the aerial ladder platform from Yeovil were mobilised.

       Crews from Bere Regis, Maiden Newton, Wareham, Bridport, Charmouth, Yeovil as well as the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne, a support vehicle from Dorchester and a water carrier from Bridport since joined the effort. Around 60 firefighters have been battling the flames.

       The spokesperson said: "The incident is still ongoing, and the road is currently closed until further notice. A no flying zone over the incident area for drones has also been put in place until further notice."

       Firefighters had left the scene and the road had been reopened, according to an update from the Service just after 2.30pm today. The spokesperson said the site of the fire would be re-inspected later on Saturday.