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Firefighters tackle blaze at Waitrose

Joshua AskewSouth East
Eddie Mitchell Several fire engines surround a smouldering supermarket. Eddie Mitchell
There were no reported casualties, said firefighters

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze that broke out overnight at a Waitrose in East Sussex.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called at 03:46 BST to reports of a warehouse fire at the supermarket in Nevill Road, Hove.

There were no reports of casualties, said ESFRS.

The road was closed in both directions with queuing traffic, the traffic monitor INRIX reported just before 09:00. The fire service has urged people to avoid the area.

Eddie Mitchell Several fire engines surround a smoking supermarket. Eddie Mitchell
FIre crews from across East and West Sussex were involved in the response

Crews from Brighton, Eastbourne, Hove and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene.

Firefighters fought the flames with three main jets, according to ESFRS.

Meanwhile, several fire engines were pictured responding to the incident.

The service said in an update at 08:00 crews were damping down hot spots, cutting away and ventilating the property.

It added an hour later that four fire engines were at the scene with crews using positive pressure ventilation fans for smoke clearance.

Eddie Mitchell A large plume of smoke is seen from above. It is pouring from the roof of a large supermarket. Eddie Mitchell
Police and ambulance teams also attended the scene

Police and the ambulance service also attended the scene.

Waitrose has been approached for comment.

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