Fire rages at derelict former school building

A building on fire. There is a fire engine in the foreground. Dan Jessup

Firefighters are tackling the blaze at the Moira House School buildings in Eastbourne

Bob Dale
South East

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former school building in Eastbourne.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said it sent eight fire engines to the derelict property in Upper Carlisle Road at about 17:45 BST on Sunday.

Sussex Police said officers were assisting firefighters with the blaze at the former Moira House School buildings.

Local residents have been urged to avoid the area and keep their windows closed.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Carlisle Road and Link Road are currently closed, police added.

A police officer guards a sealed-off road, with a fire engine behind it and, in the distance on a hill, a large building well on fire.Hanna Neter/BBC

Eight fire engines have been sent to the scene in Eastbourne

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