Fire breaks out at East Sussex holiday camp

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said firefighters were called to the scene at Pontins in Camber Sands just before 3.20pm.

A spokesperson for ESFRS said: “At 3.19pm East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at Pontins, Camber Sands. Appliances from Rye, Hastings and Eastbourne are currently in attendance with The Ariel Ladder Platform in support.”

It advised people to avoid the area and urged residents to close their windows and doors.

ESFRS added that the fire was extinguished just after 4pm.

The ESFRS spokesperson added: “Crews used a hose reel jet to fight the fire. There are no reports of casualties.

“Police and ambulance were also in attendance. The cause is being treated as accidental.

“The situation is now under control and the incident has been left in the hands of building control. A reinspection is due to take place by local crews later this evening.”