Dramatic pictures show extent of damage caused by huge Eastbourne hotel fire

A hotel in Eastbourne 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.

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

Claremont Hotel Fire Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-191123-121833001 Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121946001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-122045001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673

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

The Claremont. Eastbourne hotel fire. Picture: Jon Rigby SUS-191123-121934001 | JPIMedia Photo: JON RIGBY 07850 900673