East Sussex pier fire

This item appears on page 69 of the September 2014 issue.

Buildings on the Eastbourne Pier in East Sussex, England, burned down on July 30. The pier, built in 1870, included an amusement park, nightclub, restaurants, cafés and a 2-story iron-and-glass building. Nicknamed the “pleasure pier,” it was a popular attraction for Brits and tourists.

Local police suspect arson as the cause. No injuries were reported.