The longest pier in the world has burnt down
The longest pier in the world has burnt down in Britain. By provisional data the reason of fire in English town Southend-on-Sea (Essex) was arson.
As the result of fire all wooden flooring of pier burnt, several constructions fell down the water.
60 firemen were extinguishing fire at this night.
No one suffered.
The length of pier is 2,16 km. It was built in 1889 then its became longer in 1898, 1908 and 1929.
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