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.

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122133001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121858001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121846001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122320001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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