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The Coastguard, Ambulance Service, Fire Service and Police were all involved in the incident which took place just after 6pm on Thursday night. Our thoughts are with family and friends.
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Last night's fire couldn't have been much more conveniently placed for the fire service.
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It's thought no other cars are involved, but one person is trapped.
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Whilst most residents were tucked up in bed, fire crews tackled this huge fire at a derelict former hotel in Sandown.
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OnTheWight is able to share more photos and unseen video footage of the fire that ripped through former Royal Cliff Hotel in Sandown at the weekend.
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With winter getting closer, more and more households on the Isle of Wight are beginning to use home fires.
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Police believe the circumstances surrounding the fire at the former Royal Cliff Hotel at the weekend were suspicious and have launched an appeal for witnesses. The extent of the damage can be seen on the videos published through OnTheWight.
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The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has linked up with eight other fire services and the University of Greenwich to find out how people behave when encountering a fire at home.
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The night raised over £15,519 for three charities, which are The Fire Fighters Charity, KissyPuppy (The Sophie Rolf Trust) and the Earl Mounbatten Hospice. The event was watched by over 850 spectators.
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On Sunday 26 October, the clocks go back one hour and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is asking all homeowners to remember to take just a few minutes to check your smoke alarms while changing their clocks.
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Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are staging a further four days of industrial action between Friday 31 October and Tuesday 4 November.
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A team from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds for charity by organising a gruelling cycling challenge.
