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Firefighters respond to residential building fire in central Brighton
Overview
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to a residential building fire in York Place, central Brighton, deploying six fire engines, breathing apparatus, and a main jet to tackle the flames.
Key points
- Emergency services were called to a residential building fire in York Place just before 19:00 BST.
- Six fire engines attended the scene near St Peter's Church.
- Crews used breathing apparatus and one main jet to fight the fire.
- The public was advised to avoid the affected area.