Drone footage has revealed the aftermath of a devastating fire in Kidderminster over the weekend. 

The fire, which started at a former timber yard, left the derelict building on Park Lane completely gutted. 

It is believed to have started at around 11.30am on Saturday (September 7) with shopper Sheri Mathers describing the "huge flames" that were visible in the distance from Weavers Wharf. 

Huge flames were coming from the building Huge flames were coming from the building (Image: HW Fire Control)

She said: "We were in the café at M&S just as you started to see smoke coming out in the distance … within 10mins the fire was at its peak and huge flames were visible."

Another eyewitness Maria Bull said: "I was on the roof of St Mary's church tower giving heritage day tours when I noticed smoke rising from the derelict building."

The building was left completely gutted The building was left completely gutted (Image: Kidderminster Drone)

Scores of firefighters from Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Stourbridge and Haden Cross fought the flames using and aerial platform and pumping water from the nearby canal.

By 7pm the response had been "scaled down to 2 pumps continuing to dampen down hotspots."

Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed with motorists and the public advised to avoid the area.

The derelict building was a former timber yard The derelict building was a former timber yard (Image: Kidderminster Drone)

Firefighters remained at the scene throughout Sunday (September 8) to check for potential hotspots with an investigation now underway. 

A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire Service said: "The investigation into the cause is ongoing with firefighters collecting evidence as they go along and police assisting."