Summary
Seven beach huts on Bournemouth's East Beach were destroyed by a fire, with two more partially damaged. The fire was extinguished by 3:00 AM BST, and an investigation is ongoing to find out what caused it.
Key Facts
- A fire damaged a total of nine beach huts at East Beach, Bournemouth.
- The fire started around 1:20 AM BST and was put out by 3:00 AM BST.
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council advised people to avoid the area.
- One of the damaged huts is the UK's first council-owned beach hut, built in 1909.
- BCP Council is helping the only customer renting a hut find a replacement.
- The fire affected a 25m by 15m area and created a lot of smoke.
- The council is reviewing CCTV footage to help with the investigation.
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service handled the incident, with Dorset Police also attending.
