Crews tackle fire at large Edwardian building
Emergency services arrived at Busbridge Hall in Godalming in the early hours of Saturday.
Surrey Fire & Rescue Service said it received initial reports at 23.52 BST on Friday about a "roof fire".
A spokesperson for the fire service has told residents to "avoid the area and to keep windows and doors shut".
It added eight fire engines, supported by additional appliances from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, helped tackle the blaze.
Six fire engines remain at the scene on Saturday morning.
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