Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out at seaside hotel in Kent

Emergency services called to Grand Burstin hotel in Folkestone, where a fire is believed to have started in the basement

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a hotel in Folkestone after a large fire broke out overnight.

Just after 1am on Saturday, emergency services were called to the Grand Burstin hotel in The Harbour, Folkestone, where a fire is believed to have started in the basement, Kent fire and rescue service said.

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