Fire breaks out at iconic Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI

Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the iconic Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, late Thursday night.

The president and CEO of the Newport Restaurant Group, Mick Lamond, confirmed in a statement posted to Facebook that there was a fire at Castle Hill Inn, and first responders were on property actively working to put the fire out.

All guests and staff were evacuated safely, he added. There was no word on any injuries.

The Newport Fire Department tells NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR that firefighters responded around 9:33 p.m. for the fire, with flames and smoke visible on arrival. Video obtained by WJAR shows that the smoke could be seen from the Newport Bridge.

It’s unclear what caused the fire at 590 Ocean Drive, or how much damage has been caused to the seaside resort.

Castle Hill bills itself as one of the premier luxury inns in Newport that offers oceanfront suites, beach cottages, fine dining and unmatched coastal elegance. It had just reopened for dining and lodging at noon last Friday, following their annual winter hiatus from Jan. 4 through Jan. 30.