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Eastbourne fire: serious blaze breaks out at seafront hotel Eastbourne fire: six people injured after blaze at seafront hotel
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Firefighters praise Claremont hotel staff and warn those nearby to keep windows shutFirefighters praise Claremont hotel staff and warn those nearby to keep windows shut
A seafront hotel in Eastbourne has been evacuated after a serious fire broke out. Six people were treated for minor injuries after staff and guests were evacuated from a burning seafront hotel in Eastbourne.
The fire service was called at 8.52am on Friday morning to deal with the blaze at the Claremont hotel in the East Sussex town. Twelve fire engines arrived at the scene at 11.30am along with officers and specialist appliances. The fire, which broke out on Friday morning at the Claremont hotel in the East Sussex town, is now under control. The fire service was called at 8.52am and 12 fire engines arrived at the scene at 11.30am along with officers and specialist appliances.
East Sussex fire and rescue service said there were no reports of injuries. The hotel was evacuated safely and everyone was accounted for. One person was taken to Eastbourne hospital with breathing difficulties, the ambulance service said.
Nearby residents have been warned by the fire service to keep doors and windows closed. East Sussex fire and rescue service said the hotel was evacuated safely and everyone was accounted for. Nearby residents have been warned by the fire service to keep doors and windows closed.
The incident commander and assistant chief fire officer, Mark Andrews, said: “This is a very serious incident and the fire took hold very quickly. There is considerable smoke in the area and we are advising people to keep doors and windows closed. Incident commander and assistant chief fire officer Mark Andrews said: “The fire spread from the basement through to the upper floors. There is considerable smoke in the area and we are advising people to keep doors and windows closed. We will now work to ensure that the fire is completely put out.
“The swift actions of the hotel staff meant everyone got out of the hotel safely, and we thank them for their efforts.” “This will take several hours and so the roads in the area are likely to remain closed for the foreseeable future.”
Andrews added: “The swift actions of the hotel staff meant everyone got out of the hotel safely, and we thank them for their efforts.”
A spokesperson for Eastbourne borough council said: “Guests who were staying at the Claremont hotel are being taken to the assembly hall and court room that have been opened at Eastbourne town hall, where refreshments and help are available.A spokesperson for Eastbourne borough council said: “Guests who were staying at the Claremont hotel are being taken to the assembly hall and court room that have been opened at Eastbourne town hall, where refreshments and help are available.
“Our Neighbourhood First and housing needs teams, and other specialists, are on hand and we are liaising with our partners.”“Our Neighbourhood First and housing needs teams, and other specialists, are on hand and we are liaising with our partners.”
The cause of the fire will be investigated.The cause of the fire will be investigated.