Royal Albion Hotel Fire: Drone photos show building damage

Swathes of the historic hotel’s building have been ripped away with significant burn damage to the interior.

The fire is now entering its third day after hundreds of people watched the blaze from the roadside on Saturday afternoon.

Drone pictures supplied to The Argus on Sunday show the inside of the building after the fire ripped through four flours of the hotel.

Drone pictures from the Royal Albion hotel fire (Image: Supplied)

A bystander who witnessed the scene this morning reported another collapse of the building in the early hours.

Smoke still smoulders from the roof of the remains of the building where fire crews are continuing to treat the scene.

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At the height of the blaze, 12 pumps were reported at the scene however this has since been significantly scaled back.

An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are beginning to scale back operations. Three appliances remain on scene, crews are monitoring hot spots and a fire break.

Drone photo from the Royal Albion hotel (Image: Supplied)

“Police are also still in attendance.

“There are still no reports of casualties, an investigation is underway, but is not expected to conclude for some time.”