Woman dies after house fire in Hove

The 42-year-old was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to Kingston Close on Tuesday morning

Author: Cameron HallPublished 24th Oct 2023

A woman's died after a house fire in Hove on Tuesday morning.

Fire crews were called to Kingston Close shortly after 5am.

A 42-year-old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics, but pronounced dead soon after.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

Sussex Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are now jointly investigating the cause of the fire.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious, or has information that can assist investigations, is being asked to contact police online or call 101, quoting Operation Compton.