Six People Missing After Hotel Fire: Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall

The four-storey Penhallow Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall caught fire last night/this morning which police called “a major incident”.

The hotel guests were said to be mostly elderly, now after the Cornwall Hotel fire the building that is left is just a shell.

After all the mayhem it has left one person confirmed dead and six others that are missing, police are saying that Newquay is a lively town with 24/7 nightlife and people could still be out but I find this hard to believe when they also say most of the hotel gusts were elderly.

Two adjoining hotels were evacuated after the flames spread under the roof and other hotels as well have been evacuated near by, police have said these people may be able to get back in the hotels by around 5pm.

An investigation has begun to find out what caused the fire and the ideal of a crime being commented has not been ruled out.

Anyone concerned about a friend or relative can call the helpline on 01254 889900.
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