Two arrested after fire at Folkestone seafront hotel

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:41

Two people have been arrested after a fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone forced a mass evacuation.

A fire broke out at the Grand Burstin Hotel on Marine Parade early on Saturday morning, leading to the evacuation of 280 people. A 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, both from the local area, were arrested in connection with the incident. A further 90 people were relocated from nearby Pavilion Court following safety concerns.

How it is being reported

• Two arrests made amid investigation into fire at former asylum hotelGB News · 21 Sept, 18:18
• Two arrested after fire at Folkestone’s Grand Burstin HotelThe Independent · 21 Sept, 15:49
• Arrests after fire at Folkestone seafront hotel forced hundreds of people to evacuateSky News · 21 Sept, 15:22

In this story: Grand Burstin Hotel · Folkestone · Kent Police · Folkestone and Hythe District Council

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