Fire at popular Eastbourne restaurant

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 18:52

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, a fryer fire broke out at The Beach Deck restaurant on Royal Parade, Eastbourne, prompting a full evacuation of the premises and the temporary closure of a neighboring attraction.

🚨 Incident Summary

Location: The Beach Deck, Royal Parade, Eastbourne
Time & Date: 9:55 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Cause: An accidental kitchen fire originating in a fryer
Impact Area: A small area measuring between 6 and 10 square meters
Casualties: No major injuries; three people received first aid at the scene

🔒 Closures & Business Impact

The Beach Deck: The seafront restaurant announced on social media that it will remain closed for the remainder of the day following the kitchen incident.
Treasure Island Eastbourne: The adjacent pirate-themed adventure park, located downstairs from the restaurant, was also forced to close temporarily for safety reasons. Management stated they expect to reopen to visitors on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

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