Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge fire broke out at a derelict cinema.
Emergency services rushed to the burning building in Canterbury at about 2:15pm on February 14.
Kent Fire & Rescue Service crews extinguished the fire – with more than 60 firefights and 15 fire engines present at the peak of the blaze.
Two teenagers both aged 14 have been arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been bailed.
An investigation into the incident is still ongoing with the fire being treated as suspicious, according to the police.
Speaking to KentOnline, a staff member from a local barber shop said: “Nobody can make it to the shops around here right now.
“I can see at least six fire engines, three ambulances and lots of police cars.
“We first found out about it at about 2.30pm, as one of our customers shouted ‘there’s a fire’”.
The former Odeon cinema on St George’s Place road was seen ablaze and billowing out smoke on February 14.
Horrifying images of the blaze show the building still glowing bright orange into the night.
The area was cordoned off as emergency services tried to extinguish the fire.
Pictures show thick smoke coming from the building filling the sky as firefighters fight to contain the inferno.
Students and nearby businesses were evacuated by emergency services as a precaution.
Canterbury Council set up a welfare tent for those affected by the fire.
As the smoke from the building began to become less, Kent Fire & Rescue Service advised people living or travelling in the area to keep their windows and doors closed.
Parts of St George’s Place and Dover Street were closed to allow firefighters to continue working.
Following the incident, the force has said that they have arrested two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of arson.
They have both since been bailed as inquiries still continue.
The police are treating the fire as suspicious and are calling for anyone who witnessed the fire or has relevant footage to contact them.
They can be called on 01843 222289 quoting 46/25824/26, or alternatively, contacted through CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
