Derelict Springdale Heights motel room goes up in flames

Firefighters were called to Barclay Gardens Motel about 7.30am on Thursday.

A fire had started at one of the rear rooms at the business, which has been closed for several years.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze, which caused extensive damage to the room.

The incident caused part of the roof to collapse.

The property has previously been targeted with a room facing Kaitlers and Wagga roads badly damaged by flames.

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The site has been in a derelict state for several years with every building smashed.

A large portion of the 2.2 hectare property has been covered with graffiti and signs have also been smashed.

It's believed squatters have previously stayed at the property.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

There have been several recent fires in the area, including a blaze that burnt down a shed in North Albury on Tuesday afternoon.

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