TODAY marks two years since Burnham-on-Sea's historic pier re-opened to the public, three days after a fire broke out.
Eight fire crews from Burnham and surrounding stations fought the blaze at the back of the pier on the afternoon of Thursday, August 5, 2021.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Fire appliances attended a developed fire on the pier, following multiple calls from members of the public.
“The fire involved a single-storey building used as an amusement arcade.”
Avon Fire and Rescue Service sent an additional fire engine from Weston and a turntable ladder. Western Power were also called to the scene.
At around 4.40pm, the spokesperson said: “The fire was extinguished and crews confirmed severe damage by fire, smoke and water.
“The cause is undetermined at this time, and investigations continue.”
After an investigation, a spokesperson said the cause was “undetermined, but not suspicious”.
Burnham Pier re-opened to the public on Sunday, August 8, with a section of the amusement arcade cordoned off due to fire damage in the roof.
The pier is the shortest in Britain. It was built between 1911 and 1914.
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