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flag A fire at a Premier Inn near Braintree Bypass on Feb. 8, 2026, caused evacuations, no injuries, and hotel closure; it was accidental.

flag A fire broke out at a Premier Inn hotel near the Braintree Bypass in Essex on February 8, 2026, at 4:53 p.m., prompting a response from seven fire crews and an aerial ladder platform from Colchester. flag Heavy smoke was detected in the loft space, leading to the evacuation of around 50 to 60 people from the hotel and adjacent restaurant. flag Firefighters extinguished the blaze and continued dismantling parts of the roof to cool hotspots. flag The fire was determined to be accidental, with no injuries reported. flag Two crews remain on site to monitor the area, and the hotel is closed for investigation.

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