A roof fire badly damaged a bungalow in Saltdean this evening (Wednesday 12 August),
The fire service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in Saltdean at 8.57pm on Wednesday 12 August.
“We sent six fire engines to the scene in Lenham Avenue, along with the aerial ladder platform.
“The roof of a house was alight.
“There are no reports of injuries.
“Neighbouring properties were evacuated.
“As of 10.40pm, we are scaling back the operation.
“The house has been badly damaged.
“The cause of the fire will be investigated.”
