A fire has damaged a flat above a bar in Church Road, Hove, early this morning (Friday 5 August).
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said that six fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze, the cause of which has not yet been identified.
The fire service: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are responding to an incident in Hove.
“We were called at 5.25am this morning to reports of smoke coming from a flat in Church Road.
“As of 5.50am there are six fire engines at the scene.
“Police and ambulance have also been notified.
“Crews are using breathing apparatus.
“Please avoid the area.”
