West Pier in flames
Smoke
Smoke started pouring from the pier at 9.45am. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 84984-1
Landmark ruined
The flames take hold of the much-loved landmark. Picture: Simon Dack, Ref: 85024-2
Skeleton
The former theatre is reduced to a skeletal frame. Picture: Richard Grange, Ref: 85681-5
Destroyed
The structure was destroyed inside an hour. Picture: Richard Grange, Ref: 85681-4
Drama
A crowd gathers to watch the drama unfold. Picture: Simon Dack, Ref: 85024-3
Disaster
Three disasters in one view - two collapses and a fire. Picture: Richard Grange, Ref: 85681-2
Helpless
Birds flee, onlookers on the promenade stand helpless. Pictures: Terry Applin, Ref:85171
Canoeist
A solitary canoeist inspects the wreckage. Picture: Aaron St Clair, Ref: 95304-2
All that remains
The still-smoking skeleton, two days on. Picture: Aaron St Clair, Ref: 95304-7
