England Grand Pier Fire

On July 28, 2008, a fire destroyed England's historical Grand Pier along the North Somerset seaside resort. The flames devoured several establishments along the wooden pier. The fire was said to have started near an area containing deep fryers.¹

Fast Facts

1. Date of fire: July 28, 2008
2. Time: Approximately 6:45 a.m.¹
3. Location: The Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset, England
4. Pier had recently been refurbished in April 2008²
5. 13 fire engines and 100 firefighters responded to the scene¹
6. No injuries reported
7. Also destroyed: Go cart track, fast food restaurants and fairground rides³
8. First opened in 1904
9. Pier also burnt down on January 13, 1930⁴
10. Photo of The Grand Pier was featured on the sleeve of band Oasis' single "Roll With It"⁵
11. Named "Pier of the Year" in 2001 by Britain's National Piers Society¹

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