A statement from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service read: “At 4:41 am, crews were called to reports of a fire in a commercial property on Church Road, Hove.
"Three fire appliances were on scene from Hove and Preston Circus. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Leaving the scene at 6:11.
"Police were also in attendance.”
Sussex World has approached the police for a statement on the matter.
Updates to follow.
5. East Sussex Tesco fire sparks an emergency response
A fire at an East Sussex Tesco has sparked an emergency response. Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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