Royal Mail office evacuated after fire at Sussex depot

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to a fire at a Royal Mail Office, in North Road, Brighton, at 10.17am.

"Three appliances attended, following reports of a van fire,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"Firefighters used breathing apparatus and two main jets to tackle the fire, which is now out.

“The building was evacuated. Please avoid the area.”