One person hurt in fire at block of flats in Hove

More than 30 firefighters were called to The Drive in Hove

Author: Jason BeckPublished 22nd Feb 2023

One person has been injured in a fire at a block of flats in Hove.

Seven fire engines were called to Grove Court in The Drive at 7.45pm on Tuesday.

People were evacuated from their homes.

The blaze was found in the basement and the cause is said to be accidental.

A spokesperson from East Sussex Fire and Rescue said: "Firefighters from Hove, Preston Circus, Roedean, Lewes and three appliances from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called out to reports of a fire in an electrical intake room in the basement.

"Crews used two breathing apparatus, firefighting foam and a hose reel jet were used to extinguish the fire."

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