Highbridge Hotel fire

The once celebrated Highbridge Hotel was gutted by the fire. Picture by Jeff Searle.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Firefighters survey the damage on the morning after the giant blaze. Picture by Jeff Searle.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Fire destroyed the roof of the old Highbridge landmark. Picture by Jeff Searle.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Firefighters were still hosing down small fire pockets on Wednesday (April 23). Picture by Jeff Searle.

Highbridge Hotel fire

The morning after: Police road blocks greet residents as they wake up to survey the damage. Picture by Jeff Searle.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Crews look on as they start to gain control of the fire. Picture by Mike Lang.

Highbridge Hotel fire

A crowd gathered at Huntspill Road as more than 50 firefighters fought the huge blaze. Picture by Mike Lang.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Crews fight the fierce fire. Picture by Mike Lang.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Flames destroy the roof of the former hotel. Picture by Mike Lang.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Sparks fly: Fire rages out of the Highbridge Hotel. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

A firefighter shoots in water to bat off the massive flames. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Fire ravaged the inside of one of Highbridge's most recognisable landmarks. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

More than 50 firefighters battled the huge flames throughtout the night. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

A hydraulic platform from Taunton joined crews from across Somerset to tackle the blaze. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

Firefighters worked into the early hours of Wednesday (April 23) to put out the huge blaze. Picture by Andy Slocombe.

Highbridge Hotel fire

The fire spread quickly inside the derelict hotel before fire crews were called. Picture by Andy Slocombe.