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Published: 7:17 am June 14, 2024
Updated: 11:55 am October 8, 2025
Royal Albion Hotel Fire: Discarded Cigarette Likely Sparked Blaze

The devastating fire at the historic Royal Albion Hotel last July was likely started by a carelessly discarded cigarette that set fire to an aged window frame in high winds, according to an initial fire investigation report released by East Sussex Fire and Rescue this week.

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The report praised hotel staff for their quick action in evacuating the building, resulting in only one injury – a person who got smoke in their eyes.

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