In an incident early Sunday morning, a 50-year-old man perished in a basement flat fire on Preston Road, Brighton. Exclusive footage obtained by Sussex News and ImJustBrighton reveals the critical moments following as East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) arrives at the scene.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) teams were dispatched to the scene at 3:48 am, with units from Preston Circus, Roedean, Newhaven, Bexhill, and Lewes, alongside West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, springing into action. The responders employed various tools, including breathing apparatus, an electric saw, and forcible entry techniques, to combat the flames engulfing the three-story building’s lower section.
Despite the firefighters’ efforts using pumping equipment and firefighting foam, the tragedy resulted in one fatality. A female was also taken into the care of ambulance services, details of her condition remain undisclosed.
In a related development, Sussex Police have taken a 36-year-old Brighton woman into custody on suspicion of murder, intensifying the mystery surrounding the fatal incident. With the area cordoned off from Ditchling Rise to Stanford Avenue, the police urge the public to find
The deceased man’s identity has not been released as investigations continue. The arrested woman is currently in custody as police delve into the incident’s details, seeking to ascertain the full story behind this devastating event.
Sussex Police are urging anyone with information related to the fire to come forward. Reports can be made using the online reporting form or by calling 101, citing Operation Tunnel.
