Major fire in East Sussex in middle of night

Crews were called to the scene of a campervan fire at around 1am this morning (Tuesday, August 20).

Upon arrival, the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

The incident happened in Eastbourne Road in Pevensey, near Eastbourne.

Crews from Eastbourne fire station attended.

A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said: “On August 20 at 1.22am East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service were called to a single vehicle fire on Eastbourne Road, Pevensey.

“Crews from Eastbourne wore Breathing Apparatus and used a Hose Reel to extinguish the fire. There were no casualties.”