ESFRS responds to fire alert at historic Eastbourne Pier

EASTBOURNE — Live News [block_2] East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) responded to a...

Liam Cooper

Published: 4:05 am August 12, 2023

Updated: 8:22 am October 8, 2025

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East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) responded to a fire on Eastbourne Pier at 12:41 PM today.

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