Fire in flat above King's Lynn casino damages building
An ambulance was called to the scene, but it is understood there were no injuries. The fire has caused extensive damage to the building's roof. The BBC understands the upper floors were recently converted into residential apartments. The ground floor Merkur Slots casino, formerly known as Showboat Amusements, is operated by the Milton Keynes-based Merkur Casion Holdings UK Limited.
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