East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 12:26 to smoke and flames seen in a roof on Ebdens Hill, Westfield. Firefighters from Bohemia Road The Ridge, Bexhill, Battle and Herstmoncuex are in attendance.
Four breathing apparatus wearers are using one hose reel jet and 1:7 foam to extinguish the fire. There are no reports of casualties
UPDATE 13:00
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service remains at the scene of a fire on the first floor and roof space on Ebdens Hill, Westfield.
Crews from Bohemia Road The Ridge, Bexhill, Battle and Herstmoncuex are still in attendance.
They are using one hose reel jet, 1:7 foam and an Ariel Ladder Platform to extinguish the fire.
An Incident Command Centre has been set up at the scene.
We are working with other emergency services and agencies including Sussex Police who have closed the road.
Locals being advised to stay inside and close windows and doors.
UPDATE 15:00
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are scaling back operations on Ebdens Hill, Westfield after a fire.
Crews are still on scene using an Ariel Ladder Platform to fight the fire.
The cause of the incident is unknown and an investigation will take place.
UPDATE 17:00
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have now scaled the incident down to one pump.
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