A significant blaze continues to engulf the Albion Hotel on Brighton's seafront, persisting for 15 hours since it was first reported.

Firefighting units from as distant as London have been dispatched to combat the fire at this iconic Brighton hotel, located directly across from the pier.

Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries or smoke inhalation thus far.

However, the intense winds have exacerbated the fire's intensity, dispersing smoke across the town.

A large fire at the Albion Hotel still rages 15 hours after being called in. Firefighters as far away as London are attending the fire at Brighton's historic hotel on the seafront opposite the pier. No one is reported injured or suffering from smoke inhalation but strong winds have fuelled the flames and spread smoke across the city. Albion Hotel, Brighton, East Sussex, UK.