House fire was accidental, fire service says

A fire engine and the back of a second engine seen attending a house fire in Frenches Farm Drive, Heathfield. Personnel can be seen at the house in high-viz gear, while a ladder is propped against the front of the house and extends onto the roof.Dan Jessup

Firefighters used a hose reel and a main jet to fight the blaze

Cash Boyle
BBC News, South East

The cause of an East Sussex house fire was accidental, the fire service says.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) was called to Frenches Farm Drive in Heathfield just after 16:00 GMT on Sunday.

One person was discharged from the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service at the scene.

ESFRS said no injuries were reported.

Smoke seen billowing from the top of the house fire in Frenches Farm Drive, Heathfield. Also visible is a blue silhouette from an emergency service vehicle in attendance.Dan Jessup

East Sussex fire asked for people to avoid the area and close all windows and doors

Sussex Police, UK Power Networks and Southern Gas Network also attended.

Six fire engines had been called out from from Uckfield, Burwash, Crowborough, Hailsham, Herstmonceux and Lewes, the service said.

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