The hotel and surrounding buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure and the area surrounding the hotel, including St Nicholas Cliff and the Spa Bridge has been cordoned off to allow emergency service to attend.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
5. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
The incident response team was onsite Photo: Richard Ponter
6. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
The Grand Hotel is one of Scarborough's most recognisable landmarks Photo: Richard Ponter
7. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
The scene outside the Palm Court Hotel Photo: Christina Mclean
8. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
Palm Court Hotel staff were evacuated Photo: Christina Mclean