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Fire crews investigate causes of blaze that gutted part of Eastbourne Pier

Up to 20 firefighters were continuing to damp down and reach remaining hotspots on fire-ravaged Eastbourne Pier. Fire chiefs expect to further scale down their efforts on the 144-year-old, Grade II-listed Victorian structure in the next few hours.

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Police pictures reveal destruction of Eastbourne pier

Eastbourne Police have released images of the pier ruined by a fire that started in the wall panelling yesterday and spread to engulf the entire arcade.

The damage left the front of the pier as a burnt out shell Credit: Eastbourne Police
A very different sight at the entrance of the pier before the fire struck

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