July 15th 2023.
The fire at the Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton has been burning for several hours now, causing huge flames that can be seen darting through the night sky. Beachgoers, as well as locals, have gathered to watch the spectacle as the windy weather continues to spread smoke around the area.
Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, expressed her sadness at the situation, tweeting: "My thoughts with everyone affected by this. Very sad scenes from the Royal Albion hotel. Huge thanks to all the emergency services who are on the scene. Keep safe everyone."
East Sussex Fire and Rescue have confirmed that no injuries have been reported, and they are continuing to use the High Volume Pump and three Ariel Ladder Platforms. They have advised locals to avoid the area and to close windows and doors while crews work to tackle the blaze.
A further update is expected at 10.30pm. Meanwhile, Sussex Police have released a statement on Twitter, urging residents and businesses nearby to close their windows and doors, and that the Old Steine and part of Kings Road remain closed.
Parts of the hotel roof have begun to crumble, as the fire continues to rage on. It is a devastating sight, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.
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