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A fire at Buxton’s former Haddon Hall Hotel, London Road was tackled by fire-fighters Wednesday Evening.
Police blocked off the London Road and warned off pedestrians and drivers from the scene. As many as 60 fire crews were reported as tackling the blaze.
The former hotel which has stood derelict for some years is situated close to the Robin Hood Public House and mini Tesco store garage. Nearby premises were evacuated by emergency services.
Observers nearby believed the fire broke out at the top of the three storey building.
Road Traffic Police would not confirm whether any fatalities were found at the scene.
UPDATE – ‘Fire at Haddon Hall Hotel Treated as Suspicious’
Read More at BBC
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