Blaze Erupts at Derelict Sandown Hotel – People Feared Trapped
Emergency crews raced to a fire at the abandoned Parkbury Hotel on Broadway, Sandown, amid fears that people might still be inside. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service scrambled multiple fire engines shortly after 4:20pm on Saturday, August 9.
Firefighters Hunt for Possible Victims
With “persons reported” on site, firefighters donned breathing apparatus as they battled the blaze and searched through the smoke-filled building. The derelict hotel has been empty for a while but is known to attract trespassers, raising concerns about anyone trapped inside.
Cause Unknown, Emergency Teams Stand By
Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene as a precaution. No details have yet emerged about injuries or rescues, and the fire’s cause remains a mystery.
