East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) responded to a fire on Eastbourne Pier at 12:41 PM today.
Crews swiftly contained the flames, which affected decking and joists, using a hose reel.
By 1:22 PM, firefighters were ensuring no remnants of the fire persisted. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
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