Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare on fire

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What a shame right at the start of the holiday season. We were only on it a few weeks ago and they were doing loads of work ready for the summer.

BBC story here

I'm watching it on the news now, it's awful isn't it. Just completely gone. such a sad shame.

Oh, what a shame. Piers are vulnerable ti fire aren't they?

As an aside, do you think the local reporter Nigel Dando is related to Jill Dando? She came from Weston, didn't she?

What a shame.

And after a complete revamp so recently.

blimey how awful, just seen it on tv, very sad

It's quite shocking isn't it! I was going to take the kids to Weston over the holiday - I hope they can salvage something of the season (though obviously not on the pier).

Very sad, we used to go there when I was young. Feel sorry for all the people who worked there, just gearing up for the summer season

It's so awful It was only last week that I was there...

Nigel Dando is the brother of Jill Dando.

Yes, I was there last weekend with my family and step-son etc. we all had our bag of 2ps and had real fun. LO's had some rides outside....

Can't believe it. Its just so sad!

The BBC reporter covering this is awful. If he uses the phrase "up in smoke" one more time....!