Fire engulfs 400-year-old hotel ‘housing Ukrainian refugees’

A 400- year-old hotel that was stated to be real estate Ukrainian refugees was amongst structures swallowed up by a fire in the south of England.

Angel Inn in Midhurst, West Sussex, had 15 spaces and about 30 residents, consisting of some kids when the fire broke out. All were securely left, according to preliminary reports.

The fire is believed to have actually broken out quickly after 1am on Thursday at a home on North Street prior to infecting the roofing of the Angel Inn next door.

A resident Hilton Holloway, who experienced the fire stated that he talked to one girl who appeared “fairly calm”.

Photos and video taken by Mr Holloway, who lives opposite the hotel on the town’s primary street, revealed the fire spread from an adjacent structure to the roofing system of the Angel Inn.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services called the fire “considerable”. 10 fire truck, an aerial ladder platform, water provider and off-road lorry reacted to the event.

Shortly after 6am the fire service stated the occurrence had actually “intensified” and 14 fire truck were on the scene taking on the blaze.

” Over 30 individuals have actually been left from the structure and firemens are striving to bring the fire under control,” West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services stated.

Speaking from the scene, location supervisor Richard Abbot stated the North Street would stay closed and recommended commuters to prevent the location.

” It is prematurely in the event to understand the reason for the fire, nevertheless, we will be examining as quickly as it is safe to do so,” Mr Abbot stated.

Sussex Police, which sent out officers to the scene, cautioned roadway closures would remain in location in the city.

Updated: March 16, 2023, 11: 10 AM