Eight Fire Crews Rush to Blaze at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone
Eight fire engines were scrambled after a fire broke out at the Grand Burstin Hotel on Marine Parade, Folkestone, just after 6pm on Saturday.
Full Evacuation Underway
The entire hotel is being evacuated as firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue battle the flames. Emergency crews have set up safety cordons, moving members of the public away from the scene.
Public Urged to Avoid the Area
Officials are warning drivers and pedestrians to steer clear of the area so crews can operate without disruption. Neighbours nearby say, so far, no smoke is visible from the site.
Hotel Staff Confirm Incident
Staff at the Britannia Hotel-owned Grand Burstin confirmed there is an ongoing fire and that emergency services are actively handling the situation.
More updates to come as the situation develops.
