Dramatic images show the aftermath of a fire at a hotel in Cornwall

Dramatic footage shows the aftermath of a huge fire which tore through a derelict hotel in Newquay on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters and police were still at the scene of the devastated Hotel California yesterday morning (Monday, July 1) after fire crews worked through the night to extinguish the blaze.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at 3.56pm on Sunday, June 30, after smoke was reported pouring from the windows of the derelict three-storey building. Ten fire engines were called to the blaze on Pentire Crescent after thick black smoke was seen billowing from the building.

Witnesses said they could see smoke from miles away. A witness said at the time: “The Hotel California is Newquay is currently on fire. I was just out walking the dog – called the fire brigade at 4.15pm – they were on their way. It’s now fully involved. The whole building is going. . “

A statement from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “The initial call at 3.56pm reported smoke coming from the windows of the three-storey building.

This morning (July 1), the fire service issued a statement saying: “Crews have been working overnight to ensure good progress is being made. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are still at the scene of the incident, however attendance has been reduced.”

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In February, CornwallLive reported how the hotel was to be demolished to make way for a new development after planning permission was approved by Cornwall Council. The former hotel closed in November 2021 with a design and access statement submitted with the planning application stating that “after years of constant decay, the hotel has become obsolete and in a state of disrepair”.

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