Road reopened after ‘deliberate’ house fire reignites hours after blaze began
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Emergency services were first called to reports of a fire at a house in Down Terrace, Brighton, at around 9.50pm on Monday, September 25.
One woman was able to flee from the address and was unharmed.
The fire is being treated as deliberate and Sussex Police said its enquiries are ongoing.
On Tuesday morning, the fire reignited and crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) attended to put out the ongoing blaze.
The road was closed between Plumpton Road and St Luke’s Terrace from around 11am to 1pm.
Nearby residents were evacuated from their homes as a safety precaution and properties in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone who saw what happened or witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1532 of 25/09.”
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