East Sussex Fire and Rescue crews called to kitchen fire in Battle

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Emergency services from East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to help tackle a kitchen fire in Battle.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in Lilybank Cresent in Battle.

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Firefighters from Battle, Hastings Bohemia Road, Hastings The Ridge and Bexhill were called out at 12.18pm on Wednesday, May 8.

A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said that the fire is believed to have started from a frying pan alight in the downstairs kitchen.

Emergency services from East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to help tackle a fire on a street in Battle.Emergency services from East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to help tackle a fire on a street in Battle.
Emergency services from East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to help tackle a fire on a street in Battle.

The spokesperson added: “At the height of the incident crews used 4 breathing apparatus and 1 hosereel jet to extinguish the fire.

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“Firefighters also used a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan for smoke clearance and a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.

"Final crews left the scene by 2.30pm.

“The fire was accidental and crews have also completed a 'quick strike' providing targeted home safety advice to local residents.”

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