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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fuse box smoking in the basement of a residential home in Cross in Hand at 12.03 pm today 15 October 2023.
The building on New Pond Hill was evacuated and everyone has been accounted for
There are no reports of injuries.
As of 1pm, the fire was out after crews used four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets.
Smoke is being cleared from the building by a PPV fan.
The road has been closed by Sussex Police and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.
Ambulance also attended and UK Power Networks have been informed.