Crews called to 'domestic dwelling fire' in East Sussex
A fire broke out at a property in Hove.
The incident was reported in the early hours of Wednesday (January 28).
“East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a domestic dwelling fire on New Church Road, Hove,” a statement, at 6am, read.
“Crews from Hove, Preston Circus, Roedean, Lewes and Newhaven are in attendance. Along with a Command Unit from Bexhill.
“Firefighters are wearing breathing apparatus and fighting the fire with hose reel jets.”
No other emergency services were in attendance, the fire service said.
It added: “There are no reports of casualties.
“Please avoid the area.
“Those within the area are advised to close all windows and doors.”
AA Traffic News also reported the ‘building fire’ on B2066 New Church Road. The road is closed both ways between B2194 Boundary Road and A2023 Sackville Road.
A fire service update read: “As of 7.09am, crews were damping down and checking for hot spots.”
A re-inspection was ‘due to take place later this morning’.