A plume of black smoke is billowing over east Brighton this afternoon as firefighters tackle a blaze involving multiple wheelie bins off Wilson Avenue.
People have been told to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.
Two fire crews were on the scene at 1.20pm, having been called to reports of a fire about 20 minutes earlier.
A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “The service was called at 1.02pm on 28 April 2026 to reports of a fire at Sheepcote Valley in Brighton.
“As of 1.20pm we have two fire engines in attendance.
“Please avoid the area. There is quite a lot of smoke and we are asking people to keep doors and windows closed.
“We will provide further updates.”
At 1.30pm, the service updated: “We can confirm there is a fire involving multiple plastic wheelie bins.
“Firefighters are using two main jets and firefighting foam, as well as two breathing apparatus.
“Three fire engines are now at the scene.
“There are no reports of injuries.”
