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Emergency services called to Grand Burstin hotel in Folkestone, where a fire is believed to have started in the basementHundreds 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…
Published September 19, 2026 · Category: News
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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.
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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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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Emergency services called to Grand Burstin hotel in Folkestone, where a fire is believed to have started in the basementHundreds 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. Continue reading...
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