Four Girls, 12, Suffer Severe Burns in Brighton Wendy’s Fire
Four 12-year-old girls remain in hospital with serious burn injuries after a fire ripped through a Wendy’s on Western Road, Brighton, on Halloween night.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene
Firefighters and ambulance crews scrambled to the scene after witnesses reported an explosion. The blaze triggered a major emergency response to tend to the critically injured youngsters.
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
Sussex Police are probing the cause of the fire. Early reports suggested fireworks might have been involved, but officers now confirm no fireworks were used.
“We’re conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances leading to this fire and are committed to identifying what happened,” said Sussex Police.
The force has urged the public to hold back on speculation as the investigation continues.
Community Rallying Around Victims
The horrifying incident has shocked the local community, with heartfelt support pouring in for the injured girls and their families.
The young victims are receiving specialist treatment for potentially life-changing burns.
