Fire at former Holiday Inn building - young vandals blamed

Neighbours concerned about hazard posed by abandoned building

December 12, 2016| Times of Malta 1 min read

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Fire-fighters are battling a blaze believed to have been started by vandals at the former Holiday Inn in Sliema.

The blaze is on the top floor of the abandoned building, which once formed part of the hotel.

A number of young people are being questioned by the police.

In July, Times of Malta reported how the building was attracting teenage trespassers who were  throwing furniture from the balconies.

Meanwhile, a neighbour sent the picture below showing 'tons' of wood in the courtyard of the former hotel. The reader wondered what would happen if a fire broke out there. 

 

 

 

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