A major fire alert rocked Brighton’s seafront in the early hours, sending a flurry of emergency crews to a hotel near the Hilton Brighton Metropole.

Chaos on Kings Road

At 2:17am, reports of a blaze triggered a full-scale emergency response on Kings Road. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene, immediately evacuating the property as a precaution.

Firefighters Mobilised in Full Force

  • 10 fire engines
  • Command unit
  • Aerial ladder platform
  • Seven fire officers

Brave crews scoured the premises looking for signs of fire. Thankfully, by 3:02am, the incident was declared a false alarm with no injuries.

Cause of Alarm Unknown

The reason behind the early morning scare remains a mystery as investigations continue.

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