Fire engulfs derelict Esplanade Hotel in Sandown

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 11 Oct, 13:24 · Archive

A major fire broke out at the derelict Esplanade Hotel in Sandown on the Isle of Wight in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A major fire broke out at the derelict Esplanade Hotel in Sandown during the early hours of Sunday morning. The blaze engulfed the seafront landmark, with huge flames and thick plumes of smoke visible from the High Street as fire tore through the roof and sections of the structure, sending showers of sparks into the night sky.

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised firefighters from across the island to tackle the blaze. Police and paramedics were also in attendance. Dramatic photographs and footage showed the intensity of the fire, with an intense orange inferno visible behind scaffolding on the building.

Firefighters remained at the scene as operations and investigations into the cause of the fire continued. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.

How it is being reported

• Stunning drone images show devastation after Isle of Wight hotel blazeDramatic drone images have revealed the extent of the damage caused by the major fire that ripped through Sandown's derelict Esplanade Hotel overnight.Isle of Wight County Press · 11 Oct, 13:30
• Dramatic photos show flames engulfing seafront hotel on the Isle of WightDramatic photos show the major fire engulfing Sandown’s derelict Esplanade Hotel on the Isle of Wight, firefighters tackle flames and smoke.IW County Press · 11 Oct, 13:18
• Blaze rips through iconic Sandown seafront hotelBringing you live updates on a fire at the derelict Esplanade Hotel in Sandown.Isle of Wight County Press · 11 Oct, 07:22

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