East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 08.52am on 21 March 2024 to reports of a refuse lorry fire on Grand Avenue Hove.
Three fire engines were called to the incident from Hove and Preston Circus as well as the Technical Rescue Unit.
Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area and local residents to keep windows and doors closed.
As of 10.37am crews are using four breathing apparatus, one main jet, one hose reel jet and one thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire.
Steady progress is being made and there are no reports of any casualties.
Please continue to avoid the area and, if local, keep windows and doors closed.
As of 11.42am the fire has been extinguished.
Early indications are the fire was accidental, believed to be caused by a lithium battery in the load.