Police have launched a second investigation after a disused hotel was set on fire for a second time in a week by mindless arsonists The Gazette can reveal
Police alerted the IW Fire service after a local beat officer who was patrolling in the area spotted smoke billowing from the rear of the Meyricks Cliff Hotel on the town’s seafront
Thick smoke was issuing from the rear of the discussed hotel just after 6.30pm this evening.(Tuesday December 14) when fire crews attended.
Two retained fire crews from Shanklin and Sandown fire stations tackled the blaze described as being contained in a small compact room that was well alight when crews gained access.
Crews used two high hose reels to extinguisher a bed and Mattress that was were very well alight.
Fire fighters removed the chard remains of carpets and burnt mattresses before venting the building after a large build up of smoke.
An investigation by fire crews and the Police has revealed that fire was started deliberately and a serious attempt had been made to help the fire spread.
No one was hurt in the blaze.
Yesterday (Moday) 15 fire fighters spent an hour dealing with a separate blaze that caused serious damage to other rooms within the property
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the fire or who may have information. Anyone with information should contact the Police on 101.
