Derelict hospital on fire in Eastry
A derelict hospital in Eastry has gone up in flames.
The blaze broke out at the three-storey building in Mill Lane
around 7:40am today.
At it's height around 30 firefighters were fighting the flames
which had spread to all floors.
The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team have also been sent to
help after the roof collapsed. Internal walls are also showing
signs of caving in.
By lunchtime the flames were out but crews remained at the scene
checking for hotspots with thermal imaging cameras.
No one is thought to have been injured and it is not known what
caused the blaze.
30/12/12
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