Early this morning, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire in a vacant takeaway on London Road in Bexhill. Reports of smoke emanating from the building were first made at 8.41 am, prompting an immediate deployment of fire crews to the scene.
By 9.10 am, four fire engines arrived at the commercial premises, where firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus tackled the fire, primarily located in the kitchen area. The quick response helped contain the situation, ensuring no injuries were reported.
Authorities urged residents in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed due to the heavy smoke coverage, and advised the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations.
Update 9.54 am: The response was scaled down to two fire engines as the situation came under control.
Latest Update 10.40 am: The fire has been successfully extinguished. Despite the end of active firefighting, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, along with Sussex Police, continues to manage the aftermath. The area around London Road remains cordoned off, and access is restricted until it is deemed safe.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Please continue to stay clear of the area to ensure safety and a smooth operation of the ongoing efforts by the authorities.
