No casualties reported after accidental flat fire in Brighton
Published 10th Jan 2026, 11:28 GMT
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has confirmed that firefighters were called to a flat on Marine Parade in Brighton following ‘reports of the smell of burning’.
The incident took place on the morning of Friday, January 9.
An ESFRS spokesperson said on Friday, January 9: “Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to put out the fire. Electrics have been isolated and a PPV fan used to clear the smoke. No casualties have been reported. The fire is deemed to be accidental.”