Fire breaks out at Willingdon home

A fire has broke out at a property in Broad Road, Willingdon.
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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12.29 today (Friday, February 19) to reports of a fire at an address on Broad Road where the roof of a house was alight.

At the height of the incident six fire engines were in attendance along with an aerial ladder platform.

Building control and UK Power Networks also attended.

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A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services said, “Power needed to be isolated which affected a number of homes in the area.

“We thank locals for their patience while the incident draws to a close.”

Stagecoach announced earlier that their buses were diverted due to the incident but are now running their planned routes.

The cause of the fire will be investigated.