Weston's Grand Pier

Black smoke and flames are billowing into the sky and are said to be visible from as far away as Cardiff and Bristol.

One witness told the BBC the fire broke out at the foot of the West Tower.

BBC Radio Bristol reporter Nigel Dando, who is at the scene, said: "It looks as if the pier has collapsed on itself. Nothing is going to be saved."

Website reader Ian Rogers sent in this video of the fire on Monday - click the link below to watch.

More video was sent in by Fiona Kelly who said she heard a "weird loud crackling noise coming from outside followed by sirens this morning".

Next is video from our cameraman in a helicopter over the fire - please note the video is unedited.