Yes. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded early on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to a blaze at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone’s harbour area that is believed to have started in the basement. At the height of the incident, 26 fire engines and specialist units attended; around 280 people evacuated the building, and no fire-related injuries were reported. Kent Police later said the cause was being treated as suspicious, and by Sunday morning firefighting operations were complete, with routine hotspot checks continuing.
