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Residents near fire-hit hotel evacuated over fears blaze 'weakened' building

Residents near fire-hit hotel evacuated over fears blaze 'weakened' building
BBC UK Sunday 20 September 2026, 09:57 UTC 1 min read
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Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.
Folkestone (LOCATION) Grand Burstin Hotel (LOCATION)
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