Weston-Super-Mare Pier on fire

[Malachy]

<H2>Fire is tearing through the historic pier at Weston-super-Mare.

Television pictures show flames tearing through the partly-wooden pavilion at the end of the historic structure, which opened in 1904.
It houses arcade games, rides, cafes and fast-food outlets.
Firefighters are at the scene tackling the flames, as smoke billows high into the air.
Sky News cameraman Chris Pratt, at the scene, said: "It's very depressing - the pier is an icon of Weston.
"It's surreal seeing something which has been loved by so many people over the years going up in smoke."
Avon Fire and Rescue said six fire engines and 30 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is believed to have started in the west tower.
A spokesman said there were no reports of any injuries.
The summer season at the beach resort is now in full swing and crowds are beginning to gather at the site.

</H2>such a shame. been to weston-super-mare pier many times.

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[Casuals]

arson/insurance scam

[Boxiel]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7528165.stm


I am completly gutted.. I love WSM, up there all the time

They we're meant to be renovating it this winter too!

[jesus]

how was it caused?

[Boxiel]

arson/insurance scam

Hardly - The owners just spent £500,000 installing a new go-karting track..
http://www.grandpierwsm.co.uk/attractions.asp

[Stepheen]

Hardly - The owners just spent £500,000 installing a new go-karting track..
http://www.grandpierwsm.co.uk/attractions.asp

And the rock climbing wall, actually really sad because I was there 2 weeks ago and was planning on going back next week. My nan's really sad because she owns a farm in Brean which is like five minutes away from WSM.

Image I took from the wheel thing two weeks ago:

[Jahova]

Thirty firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at the Grand Pier in the Somerset seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare.
News coverage on BBC1, Skynews, ITV and many other channels.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7528165.stm

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...re%2Bon%2Bfire

http://itn.co.uk/news/67015cc1bce7c4...8e9e3c18f.html

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What are your thoughts on this?
I am deeply saddened as I used to visit when I was a child.

[Jahova]

I'm gutted.
It was a great place, and many people loved it.

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[Mr.Sam]

Aww weston pier was good

[Boxiel]

It's been posted.

I'm always down weston and brean beaches with my friends.. its a shame its been burnt down