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Firefighters tackle derelict hotel blaze on the Isle of Wight
Overview
Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight worked through the night to tackle a fire at a derelict hotel on Sandown High Street. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no one was injured or evacuated.
Key points
- The fire service received a call at about 03:30 BST regarding a blaze at a derelict hotel on Sandown High Street.
- Crews from Shanklin, Ryde, Ventnor, Newport, and Freshwater attended the scene.
- No injuries or building evacuations were reported.
- Sandown High Street and Esplanade remain closed as crews dampen hotspots and extinguish remaining flames in the roof.