Four 12-year-old girls remain hospitalised with severe burn injuries following a fire at a Wendy’s restaurant on Western Road, Brighton, on Halloween evening. The incident triggered a significant emergency response, as fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene to manage the situation and provide urgent medical assistance.
Sussex Police are actively investigating the cause of the fire, initially suspected to involve fireworks after witnesses reported hearing an “explosion.” However, updated reports confirm that fireworks were not used in the incident, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
“We’re conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances leading to this fire and are committed to identifying what happened,” stated Sussex Police. The public has been urged to avoid speculation as authorities continue their investigation.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with local support extending to the young victims and their families.
The affected girls are currently receiving specialist treatment for what doctors fear may be life-changing injuries.
