Demolition of Littlehampton Harvester gutted by fire begins
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A large blaze engulfed the Harvester restaurant and Windmill Cinema on 10 August
The demolition of the remains of a Harvester restaurant that burnt down in Littlehampton, West Sussex, has begun.
A large blaze engulfed the restaurant and the Grade II listed Windmill Cinema in Coastguard Road on 10 August.
Harvester operators Mitchell and Butler have appointed contractors to carry out the demolition work, Arun District Council said.
"Please take care and be safe when in the vicinity," a council spokesperson said.
Large plumes of smoke were seen billowing over the Harvester restaurant
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the fire started in the Harvester kitchen and quickly spread to the roof.
Twelve fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms were used at the peak of the fire, with crews from East and West Sussex taking part.
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