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Terrifying moment sunseekers flee Bournemouth seafront inferno after 'beach hut BBQ' - Daily Mail

Terrifying moment sunseekers flee Bournemouth seafront inferno as flames leap into the air after 'beach hut BBQ' sparked raging blaze that tore towards homes and hotels

The fire started from a gas stove being used inside a wooden hut on the busy promenade in Dorset on Monday
Man ran out of cabin shouting for people to get back as there was a gas canister inside that could explode
Sunbathers were seen abandoning their possessions on the seafront in a desperate bid to escape
Within moments the hut was engulfed, then adjacent cabins and soon the tinder-dry gorse on the cliffs behind
Fire crews raced to scene at 3.50pm and put out the fire in the huts and set about tackling the fire on the cliff
The blaze on the cliff has now been brought under control and there have been no reports of any injuries

By Ross Ibbetson and William Cole For Mailonline

Published: 00:10 BST, 21 July 2020 | Updated: 00:25 BST, 21 July 2020

Terrifying footage has shown red leaping flames spewing up from Bournemouth beach over a cliff and up to the road above after a fire was started by someone cooking in a beach hut.

In the video taken close to the evacuated Highcliff Marriott hotel, a car hastily reverses away from the roadside where thick smoke and huge flames were thrown up by the sea breeze on Monday afternoon.

Sunbathers had earlier fled in terror after a man rushed out of one of the rented huts along the beach and shouted for people to get back because he feared a gas canister inside could explode.

The fire spread to two adjacent huts and the southerly breeze soon fanned its flames onto the tinder-dry gorse behind, through which a 100ft tract of destruction was torn.

Eight fire crews raced to scene at 3.50pm and put out the fire in the beach huts and set about tackling the fire raging through the dense vegetation on the cliff.

The blaze on the cliff was eventually brought under control and South Western Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any injuries.

Emergency services have scrambled to the West Undercliff area, where a cordon has been erected and sun-bathers evacuated. The fire quickly spread from the burning beach huts and has blazed a path of destruction up 100sqm of heath where photos show it is perilously close to the cliff-top hotel and other homes.

Burnt out gas canisters are seen in the aftermath among the charred remains of the timber-framed beach hut which caught fire

The beach huts are available to rent from Bournemouth Council and all of them are fitted with a gas cooker

The remains of a neighbouring beach hut is seen to the right of where the burnt out hut formerly stood (on the far left), while another hut (centre) has had its left side severely damaged in the inferno

The inferno decimated swathes of gorse on the cliff face rising above Bournemouth's iconic promenade

Due to the gorse being tinder-dry and a strong southerly breeze fanning the flames, a huge 100ft long strip of the sloping cliff was set alight

Firefighters tackle the blaze from the top of the cliff just yards away from the four-star Highcliff Marriott Hotel

The scorched cliff-side being doused by a fireman inside a cherry picker this afternoon - the burnt out huts can be seen on the promenade

The hut's charred remains with gas burnt out gas canisters on the ground

The beach hut burning on Monday afternoon (left) and its charred remains with gas burnt out gas canisters on the ground (right)

Firefighters are battling a huge blaze on Bournemouth beach after three beach huts went up in flames

The hot, dry weather and strong breeze provided the fire with excellent conditions to rip its terrifying path up the cliff face

The beach was packed with thousands of visitors soaking up the 73.4F (23C) sunny weather.

Among those closest to the blaze was Jonty Hughes.

Mr Hughes, 22, from Bournemouth, said: 'I was about 60ft from it when the fire first started - just inside one beach hut.

'A guy came running out shouting for people to get back as there was a small gas canister down the side of his beach hut.

'He kept shouting for people to get out of the way and when it did reach the gas there were loads of pops, which sounded almost like aerosols.

'The wind pushed the flames up the cliff face and the fire just rose all the way up from there. It was unbelievable.'

Tracey Steadman, a district nurse from Derbyshire, is on holiday in Bournemouth with her three children, who are aged 18, 14 and 13.

She said there was no sudden explosion but that she heard several pops once the fire was underway.

Other beach huts were destroyed and badly damaged by the fire which raged up the gorse-covered cliff face on Monday afternoon

The fire appears to have totally destroyed at least two beach huts, with others left severely damaged by the blaze with was started by a gas stove

Unconfirmed reports suggest the fire was sparked by one of the burning beach huts before quickly engulfing 100sqm of heath

A huge fire has erupted on Bournemouth beach, where crowds of sun-seekers are enjoying the warm weathe

Emergency services have scrambled to the area between Bournemouth Pier and Branksome beach, where sun bathers have reportedly been evacuated

Eight fire crews raced to scene at 3.50pm and put out the fire in the beach huts and set about tackling the fire on the cliff. The blaze on the cliff has now been brought under control and South Western Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any injuries.

Mrs Steadman, 48, said: 'I didn't hear a bang or anything like that. I just turned around and saw a huge plume of smoke.

'There were flames erupting from one hut and people were forced to leave their possessions on the beach to get away safely.

'There was no time to pack up things like wind-breaks, people just had to abandon them on the sand.

'I saw a few of the other huts catch fire and the wind blew the flames onto the hill which went up so quickly.

'Thankfully we were about 160ft away but the fire was absolutely huge.

'The police arrived within minutes but unfortunately the fire brigade were slightly behind them so by the time they got there, the hill was already in flames.

'Firefighters had to climb onto the hill to try and put it out and after that there was just a huge amount of smoke.'

Firefighters douse the cliff face after bringing the worst of the fire under control this afternoon

Firefighters spray the scorched huts with a hose after the beach was cleared of visitors

Police officers close to the carnage today as the beach was evacuated

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Brigade said: 'Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a fire on West Undercliff in Bournemouth, affecting three beach huts and approximately 100 sqm of heath on the cliff face.'

The fire started about 400 yards west of Bournemouth Pier and just beneath the Highcliff Marriott Hotel.

Three beach huts have been destroyed.

Police cleared a section of the beach while at least five fire crews tackled the blaze.

One eye witness, who did not wish to be named, said: 'Three beach huts caught fire then the fire spread quickly to the cliff.

'The flames were very thick and someone in a beach hut near to where it happened rushed out carrying their gas canisters to avoid a possible explosion.

'There were three fire engines tackling it on the beach front and two up top from what I could tell.

'They seem to have got it under control but it was quite alarming.'

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: 'We were called at 3.53pm to reports of a beach hut near to the West Cliff lift on Bournemouth's West Cliff. The fire has spread to nearby beach huts and is moving up the cliff.

'Members of the public are being advised to avoid the area.

'The fire service is dealing with the incident. A cordon is in place for the safety of members of the public and officers are at the scene to assist with the closures.'

Firefighters tackling the blaze on the heath-covered cliff face in Bournemouth on Monday afternoon as thousands of sun worshippers flocked to enjoy the weather

Thick black smoke is billowing upwards into the sky as beach-goers watch in horror

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: 'Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a fire on West Undercliff in Bournemouth, affecting three beach huts and approximately 100 square metres of heath on the cliff face.

'We were called to the scene at 3.51pm and have fire crews in attendance from Redhill Park, Springbourne, Westbourne and Christchurch, together with the aerial appliance from Westbourne. Additional crews are en route.

'The fire is causing significant smoke across the promenade and across West Hill Road. People are asked to stay away from the area, and to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.'

'The fire is causing significant smoke across the promenade and across West Hill Road.

'People are asked to stay away from the area, and to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.'

Dramatic pictures show an inferno ripping down a steep bank of trees adjacent to the sand

Dorset Police tweeted: 'Please avoid the area of the West Cliff lift on Bournemouth's West Cliff following a beach hut fire, which has spread to nearby beach huts and is moving up the cliff.

'A cordon is in place for the safety of members of the public. We are assisting with the cordon.'

The seaside town is one of the most popular coastal spots in the country and today drew hundreds of people.

Ross Millen, of the Bournemouth Echo, tweeted: 'A large segment of the cliff between Bournemouth pier and Branksome beach has caught fire.

'Emergency services all on scene and the section of beach nearest the fire has been evacuated.

'Locals saying they first smelt the smoke from the town centre around 45 minutes ago.'

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2020-07-20 23:10:43Z
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Brexit Britain stands firm as crunch EU talks on brink – 'Will NOT give up our rights!' - Express

Downing Street insisted the UK will “engage constructively” with the EU over a deal on future relations but admitted “significant” differences still remain with just weeks to go. British negotiator David Frost had dinner with European counterpart Michel Barnier in London last night as both sides pushed for a breakthrough. But the UK will not give up its rights as an independent state, No 10 insisted yesterday.

“In terms of the discussions that we have been having throughout the intensified process, they have continued to be constructive but significant differences still remain on a number of important issues.”

Although the negotiators have met frequently over recent weeks, tensions still remain over key areas and the British team expect “difficult” discussions in the days ahead.

Britain wants Brussels to make a dramatic shift in its demands for the same access to UK fishing waters as it has now.

It is also fiercely opposed to demands for so-called level playing field rules that will keep the country tied to EU rules.

No 10 believes leaders in the remaining 27 nations are continuing to hold out for terms that would never be acceptable to the UK despite being told the government will not shift.

“Our position on our sovereignty, laws and fisheries is clear, we will not give up our rights as an independent state,” the spokesman added.

“We will continue to engage constructively with the EU on these key issues and will work hard to reach the broad outline of an agreement, but as we have been clear all along we are not asking for a special, bespoke or unique deal.

The Prime Minister has repeatedly warned that Britain will walk away if an agreement cannot be reached within weeks because he wants to give businesses and individuals time to prepare for changes that will come into force on January 1.

Without an agreement, tariffs and quotas will be imposed on the UK.

But Mr Johnson insists the UK is ready to operate on world trade rules from 2021 if a deal cannot be struck, in the same way as Australia does with the bloc.

As well as trade, the UK and EU are also working to secure new arrangements on security, air travel and energy supplies.

That last round of talks is pencilled in for August but Downing Street refused to say if that would be the final chance to strike a deal.

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2020-07-20 21:00:00Z
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Bournemouth blaze in beach huts spreads up hillside - BBC News

A blaze broke out in beach huts in Bournemouth, sending flames shooting up the hillside behind.

Hundreds of beachgoers watched flames spread when the fire, believed to have been caused by a cooking stove, broke out at 15:45 BST.

Eight crews were tackling the blaze at its height, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

People were urged to stay away from the area as a precaution, as a huge plume of black smoke rose over the town.

There are no reports of injuries and the fire is believed to have started accidentally in one of the huts.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said it was understood the fire started when a camping stove was knocked over.

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2020-07-20 20:42:11Z
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Chief nurse Ruth May confirms she was dropped from Number 10 briefing amid Dominic Cummings row - Sky News

England's chief nursing officer has confirmed she was "dropped" from one of Downing Street's daily coronavirus briefings in the midst of controversy over Dominic Cummings's lockdown trips.

Ruth May told MPs she was axed from the line-up for the Number 10 briefing on 1 June despite having already prepared for her appearance.

It had previously been reported that the decision was taken to axe Ms May after she refused to publicly back Mr Cummings.

At the time, the prime minister's chief adviser was under huge pressure to quit his role after being accused of flouting the UK's COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Ms May was asked about the report during her appearance before the House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee on Monday.

"It is indeed true that I was dropped from a briefing, but that happens to many of my colleagues as well," she told MPs.

"That is a regular occurrence."

But Ms May said she didn't know why she was dropped from the press briefing.

Pressed on whether she had been asked, during her preparations for the briefing, to defend Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Ms May replied: "As in at all press briefings, we talk about a lot of these preparation questions.

"And yes, of course, I was asked about lockdown and rules to lockdown, yes."

Asked what her views were, at the time, of lockdown and Mr Cummings's actions, she said: "I believe that, in my opinion, the rules were clear and they are there for everyone's safety and they applied to us all."

"They certainly apply to all of us, including me," Ms May added.

But, questioned on whether her views were the reason she was dropped from the 1 June briefing, England's chief nurse replied: "I don't know why I was dropped from the briefing, I'm afraid.

"You'd have to ask other people for that."

She added: "People are stepped up and stepped down at short notice."

preview image — Prof Van-Tam: 'The rules are clear and they have always been clear'

Ms May's planned appearance on 1 June came shortly after Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, England's deputy chief medical officer, used a Downing Street briefing to stress the coronavirus lockdown rules were "clear" and "apply to all".

In a report by the Independent, a "senior NHS source" was quoted as describing how Ms May was asked by a Number 10 adviser how she would answer a question about Mr Cummings.

"She refused to play along and told them she would answer the same way as Jonathan Van-Tam," the source was quoted as saying.

"She was dropped immediately from the press briefing."

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who appeared at the 1 June briefing for which Ms May was absent, ignored a question about the matter in the House of Commons later on Monday.

Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: "It is scandalous that the nation's most senior nurse was silenced at the height of the pandemic because she wasn't prepared to parrot Downing Street spin about Dominic Cummings's blatant rule breaking."

Daily news conferences were a key feature of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic for a number of weeks.

On 2 June, Number 10 announced it was scrapping briefings at weekends due to "significantly lower" viewing figures.

On 23 June, three months after the UK entered lockdown, Downing Street scrapped the daily briefings entirely in favour of ad-hoc appearances by ministers.

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2020-07-20 17:59:24Z
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Sunbathers flee as huge fire breaks out on Bournemouth beach - Daily Mail

Sunbathers flee Bournemouth beach as massive fire breaks out in a beach hut and rages up the cliffs towards hotels, homes and businesses

The fire started from a gas stove being used inside a wooden hut on the busy promenade in Dorset
Man ran out of cabin shouting for people to get back as there was a gas canister inside that could explode
Beachgoers were seen abandoning their possessions on the seafront in a desperate bid to escape
Within moments the 8ft by 6ft hut was fully engulfed and a loud 'popping' noise heard from inside
Fire crews raced to scene at 3.50pm and put out the fire in the huts and set about tackling the fire on the cliff
The blaze on the cliff has now been brought under control and there have been no reports of any injuries

By Jack Elsom and Georgia Simcox For Mailonline

Published: 16:14 BST, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 18:42 BST, 20 July 2020

Sunbathers fled to safety today when an inferno erupted inside a Bournemouth beach hut and ripped across the heath-covered cliff above the sands.

The was started by a gas stove being used inside one of the wooden huts along the busy promenade just 400 yards from the four-star Highcliff Marriott Hotel.

A man rushed out of the timber cabin shouting for people to get back as there was a gas canister inside that could explode.

Beachgoers abandoned their possessions and fled as the hut became engulfed in flames and a loud 'popping' sound was heard from within.

The flames spread to two adjacent huts and onto the grassy cliff face behind.

Due to the gorse being tinder-dry and a strong southerly breeze fanning the flames, a huge 100ft long strip of the sloping cliff was set alight.

Eight fire crews raced to scene at 3.50pm and put out the fire in the beach huts and set about tackling the fire on the cliff.

The blaze on the cliff has now been brought under control and South Western Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any injuries.

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Due to the gorse being tinder-dry and a strong southerly breeze fanning the flames, a huge 100ft long strip of the sloping cliff was set alight

Firefighters tackle the blaze from the top of the cliff just yards away from the four-star Highcliff Marriott Hotel

The scorched cliff-side being doused by a fireman inside a cherry picker this afternoon - the burnt out huts can be seen on the promenade

The hot, dry weather and strong breeze provided the fire with excellent conditions to rip its terrifying path up the cliff face

Firefighters are battling a huge blaze on Bournemouth beach after three beach huts went up in flames

The beach was packed with thousands of visitors soaking up the 23C sunny weather.

Among those closest to the blaze was Jonty Hughes.

Mr Hughes, 22, from Bournemouth, said: 'I was about 60ft from it when the fire first started - just inside one beach hut.

'A guy came running out shouting for people to get back as there was a small gas canister down the side of his beach hut.

'He kept shouting for people to get out of the way and when it did reach the gas there were loads of pops, which sounded almost like aerosols.

'The wind pushed the flames up the cliff face and the fire just rose all the way up from there. It was unbelievable.'

Tracey Steadman, a district nurse from Derbyshire, is on holiday in Bournemouth with her three children, who are aged 18, 14 and 13.

She said there was no sudden explosion but that she heard several pops once the fire was underway.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the fire was sparked by one of the burning beach huts before quickly engulfing 100sqm of heath