Firefighters Race to Blaze on Trafalgar Road, Portslade
Emergency services scrambled to a residential property on Trafalgar Road, Portslade, on Thursday evening after smoke was spotted coming from the roof. The call came in around 5:30 pm, sending East Sussex Fire and Rescue rushing to the scene.
Blaze Hits Second Floor of Three-Storey Home
Crews arrived swiftly to find flames engulfing the second floor of a three-storey building. Firefighters wasted no time evacuating residents as a safety precaution.
Quick Action Stops Fire Spreading
Armed with four breathing apparatus, two hose reels, and a jet, firefighters tackled the blaze head-on. Their prompt efforts contained the fire, preventing it from spreading further throughout the building.
No Injuries as Investigation Launched
Thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident. The cause of the fire is still unknown, with East Sussex Fire and Rescue confirming a full investigation will be launched to find out what sparked the flames.
