Dramatic pictures show aftermath of huge Sussex hotel fire

A 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.

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121922001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121910001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122256001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122244001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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