East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) mobilised multiple appliances on Friday afternoon following reports of smoke seen rising from the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) on Eastern Road, Brighton.
Emergency services were alerted at 1:35 PM, prompting a response from fire crews. Concerned members of the public reported visible smoke, raising fears of a possible fire at the hospital.
Despite the false alarm, ESFRS commended the vigilance of those who reported the incident and reminded the public to always err on the side of caution when noticing signs of potential fire hazards.
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The incident caused minimal disruption, and hospital operations continued as normal. Authorities have advised that further smoke may still be visible from the chimney, but there is no cause for concern.
