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.

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122232001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122208001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122156001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122145001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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