Sussex hotel fire: Amber Rudd praises fire service for 'swift and effective' response

Amber Rudd has praised firefighters for their 'swift and effective' response to a fire at a Sussex hotel.
Amber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: TwitterAmber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: Twitter
Amber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: Twitter

The Hastings & Rye MP and and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has paid thanks to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service on Twitter, following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel in Rye, East Sussex, this morning (July 20).

She said: "Thank you East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service for your swift and effective response to the fire at The George in Rye.

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"We're all so grateful that no one was hurt. And I gather firefighters managed to save the wedding dress too!"

Amber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: TwitterAmber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: Twitter
Amber Rudd in Rye this morning following the devastating blaze at The George in Rye hotel. Picture: Twitter