Six fire engines raced to an industrial building fire in Berwick in the early hours of Saturday, 24 February. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sprang into action after receiving a call at 3.06am about flames engulfing a site on Alfriston Road.
Massive Response as Flames Engulf Industrial Premises
By 3.57am, the fire service had deployed six fire engines, a Command Support Unit, and officers to tackle the inferno. Firefighters donned breathing apparatus and fought the blaze with a main jet and a foam jet, aiming to bring the fire under control fast.
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Nearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors shut, while drivers were urged to avoid the area amid the chaos.
Firefighters Hold the Line – Road Reopens, But Caution Remains
At 4.57am, the fire crews were still battling the flames with two main jets, one hosereel jet, and firefighting foam. Even as the dawn broke, the fire was far from out.
