Tesco fire being treated as deliberate, police say
Barbecue coals set fire in the doorway of a Tesco superstore in Church Road, Hove
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A fire at a Tesco superstore is being treated as deliberate, Sussex Police say.
Tesco in Church Road, Hove, was closed after packets of barbecue charcoal were allegedly set alight at about 04:20 BST on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the force said it was continuing to investigate the fire.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said three fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze. They left the scene shortly before 06:15.
The store has since reopened.
Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact Sussex Police.
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