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Fire at Brighton seafront hotel
5:17pm Thursday 11th March 2010
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire at Brighton seafront hotel.
Crews were called to Legends Hotel, in Marine Parade, just before 5pm.
The fire is thought to have started in the hotel kitchen.
The road is believed to be blocked with fire engines and police vehicles.
It is not yet known whether any one has been hurt in the fire.
Eyewitness Phil Robathan said: "There is a lot of smoke coming out of the building.
"It looks like most of the people are out of the building, but the road is blocked off with about five or six fire engines and police cars."
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BringBackGoodGrammar, The Posh part of Hove says...
11:18pm Thu 11 Mar 10
disrember, Brighton says...
8:07am Fri 12 Mar 10
"featuring Legends Bar & The Basement Club...
Legends fire, 11th March 2010. Official Comment:
To all our customers:
Sadly Legends Hotel was closed today due to fire.
The fire broke out around 5pm on 11th of March, everyone was evacuated and there were no casualties. The fire brigade arrived quickly and dealt with the situation professionally.
We’d like to reassure everyone that the damage was minimal and was contained in a small area. Contrary to reports; Legends bar, club and our hotel rooms were not damaged. We expect to open the bar very soon and we will keep you informed through this site and Facebook.
If you have booked to stay wth us in the next week, we will be contacting you shortly.
Meanwhile we would like to thank:
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The Sussex Fire Brigade; we feel an enormous amount of respect for these amazing men and women.
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The Amsterdam Hotel; in your hour of need you really get to know who your friends are and these guys were amazingly helpful and generous. If you wish to book a room in Brighton this weekend please use these guys.
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The people of Brighton who have been for the most part very supportive.
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All our lovely customers.
Thank you for your support. "
http://www.legendsbr
ighton.com/
Metro Reader, Hove says...
11:06am Fri 12 Mar 10
jay316, Brighton says...
5:56pm Fri 12 Mar 10
4:49pm Breaking News: reports that Legends Venue in #brighton is on fire. 4 units in attendance.
4.53pm Breaking News: Legends venue in #brighton is on fire.. *** updated *** fire in the roof.. Extractor fan...
5.01pm Breaking News : Update.. Road outside Legends venue is closed.. 4tenders in attendance and 3 police cars. Fire in extractor fan. #brighton
Metro Reader, Hove says...
6:52pm Fri 12 Mar 10
6:47pm Fri 12 Mar 10
ARGUS HAVE IT WRONG... The Legends Hotel/nightclub/bar fire was in a boiler in the basement at the rear.... smoke damage extensive but kitchen not affected by fire.
Hotel has no power, water, heat, gas etc and guests were evacuated to the Amsterdam Hotel close-by.
Hotel remains closed with staff on continual fire watch duties.
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whattuppp!, brighton says...
7:29pm Thu 11 Mar 10
coz that place was well jks!