Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel have been evacuated after safety inspectors raised concerns that a fire may have weakened the seaside building’s structure.
The relocation affected homes close to the hotel in Folkestone. Inspectors assessed the property and identified concerns about its structural safety following the fire.
The evacuation was carried out as a precaution while the potential impact on the building was considered. The available information does not give details of the number of residents moved, the extent of the damage or how long the arrangements are expected to remain in place.
The latest known situation is that people living near the hotel have been relocated because of the inspectors’ safety concerns. Further decisions are expected to depend on assessments of the building’s condition.
