Dramatic pictures show aftermath of huge East Sussex hotel fire

An East Sussex hotel has been totally destroyed after a major fire broke out on Friday morning (November 22).

These dramatic pictures from the scene show what the Claremont Hotel, on Eastbourne seafront, looked like on Saturday morning – 24 hours on from the devastating blaze.

1. Claremont Hotel Fire Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby)

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122109001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

2. Claremont Hotel Fire Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby)

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122121001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

3. Claremont Hotel Fire Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby)

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122057001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

4. Claremont Hotel Fire Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby)

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122220001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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