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We were called at 2.52pm on 17 April to reports of a fire at a flat in Whitley Road, Eastbourne.
Three fire engines are currently in attendance from Eastbourne and Pevensey.
Crews used four breathing apparatus and one hosereel jet to extinguish the fire and are currently using a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan for smoke clearance.
Please avoid the area.
A further update will be provided at 4.30pm.
UPDATE: As of 4.23pm one fire engine and one officer remain on scene.
One casualty has been handed over to the care of the ambulance service.
Crews have also completed a 'hot strike' providing targeted home safety advice to local residents.
For home safety advice please visit: At home | East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (esfrs.org)