In an incident early Sunday morning, emergency services were dispatched to a blaze in a basement flat on Preston Road, Brighton. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service personnel bravely entered the inferno, rescuing a man and a woman from the dire situation.
Tragically, despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, a 50-year-old Brighton man was pronounced dead. His family has been notified of this heartbreaking loss. In a shocking turn of events, the 36-year-old woman, also from Brighton, was arrested on suspicion of murder following her treatment at the hospital. After her discharge, she was taken into custody for questioning and subsequently released on bail.
Exclusive footage from Sussex News and ImJustBrighton captured the fire’s early stages and the arrival of the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, highlighting the urgency and severity of the situation.
The incident led to temporary road closures, but Preston Road has since reopened, easing local traffic disruptions. As the community reels from this tragedy, Sussex Police continue their thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the fire. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist by using the online reporting form or calling 101 and quoting Operation Tunnel.
