 The fire started in a cavity between the third and fourth floors |
Investigators have revealed a large fire at one of Plymouth seafront's most prominent landmarks was caused by faulty electrical wiring. Fire and police officers say Sunday's fire at the Grand Hotel started in a cavity between the third and fourth floors.
They said it had been smouldering undetected for sometime.
It was also confirmed that the fire caused more than �1m worth of damage.
More than 100 firefighters from the Devon and Cornwall brigades were called to tackle the incident.
Much of the roof of the 77-bedroom Grade II listed building, which was built in 1879, was destroyed.
About 62 guests were staying at the hotel, although most were out of the building when the fire broke out, and more than 20 staff were evacuated from the scene.
No one was injured in the incident.
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