An East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 11.38 today we were called to a fire in Bonchurch Road, Brighton.
“Five appliances are on scene.
“Please avoid the area whilst we work hard to deal with the incident.
“Nearby residents asked to keep doors and windows closed.”
The fire service posted an update on Twitter at 1.45pm. It said: “UPDATE: As of 13.01 incident scaled back to two appliances.
“Please continue to avoid the area. All individuals have been accounted for.
“No casualties reported.”
A further update posted at 5.20pm said: “UPDATE: Crews have now left the scene after damping down and checking for hot spots. A stop message came in at 15.47.
“The fire is being treated as accidental.
“The incident now handed over to occupier of the property.
“A reinspection will take place later this evening.”
5. ‘No casualties reported’ after fire breaks out in East Sussex
‘No casualties’ have been reported after a fire broke out in East Sussex, according to a fire service spokesperson. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
6. ‘No casualties reported’ after fire breaks out in East Sussex
‘No casualties’ have been reported after a fire broke out in East Sussex, according to a fire service spokesperson. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
7. ‘No casualties reported’ after fire breaks out in East Sussex
‘No casualties’ have been reported after a fire broke out in East Sussex, according to a fire service spokesperson. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures