FIRE

Fire erupts on the concert hall just after 2am. Picture: Simon Dack, Ref: 86254-14

'This can't be happening'

Onlookers watch in disbelief as the fire rages Picture: Simon Dack, Ref: 86254-1

Under control

Firefighters appear to take control of the blaze. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86258-2

Burning rubbish

Piles of burning rubbish were found inside the hall Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86258-6

Souvenir

One onlooker risked his life to salvage a stone orb Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86258-11

Break of dawn

Fire crews damp down the concert hall at daybreak. Picture: Richard Grange, Ref: 86262-3

Smouldering

The pier is left smouldering but still standing. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86258-16

Fighting the flames

The fire reignites as winds fan the smouldering embers. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-47

Devastating

Flames engulf what's left of the Grade I listed building. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-15

Firefighters

Firefighters watch as smoke pours from the concert hall. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-51

Charred remains

The ballroom ticket booth washes up on Brighton beach Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-36

Skeleton

Her steel frame is all that is left of the Old Lady. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-5

Cloud of smoke

The city is shrouded in smoke from the burning landmark. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-33

The end?

The West Pier is left a charred skeleton. Picture: Liz Finlayson, Ref: 86323-1