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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called on 2 February at 3.30am to a fire at a property, with smoke affecting the flats above, on Seaside, Eastbourne.
3 fire engines were in attendance. Crews from Eastbourne and Pevensey used four breathing apparatus and hosereel jets to extinguish the fire. Thermal imaging cameras were also used to check for hotspots and a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan for smoke clearance.
The ambulance service were also called to attend however all persons were accounted for and no casualties reported.
The incident was handed over to Sussex Police.
An investigation will take place in due course.