Fire Rips Through Eastbourne Home in Early Hours
A blaze broke out at a residential building on Seaside, Eastbourne, but firefighters have now brought it under control.
Firefighters Race to Scene at Dawn
Crews were called at 2:07am on Sunday, 14th February. Teams from Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Pevensey, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, and Seaford scrambled to the scene.
Six Firefighter Teams Battle Blaze
Six teams, decked out in breathing apparatus, used a Hose Reel Jet combined with 1 in 7 foam to tackle the fire on the first floor of the property.
Emergency services weren’t alone—East Sussex Fire was backed by SECAMB paramedics and Sussex Police throughout the operation.
Cause of Fire a Mystery
The origin of the fire remains unclear. A full investigation is scheduled to take place later today to uncover what sparked the flames.