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East Sussex Firefighters Contain Waitrose Blaze, No Injuries

6/16/2026

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Firefighters used breathing apparatus and positive-pressure ventilation fans to fight the blaze at the Waitrose on Nevill Road, prompting an “avoid area” warning.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service arrived at 03:46 BST, reporting the fire under control with two engines and no casualties.
Nevill Road stayed closed until 10:35 when crews finished containment, with police, ambulance teams and fire units from Brighton, Eastbourne, Hove and West Sussex assisting.

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Firefighters used breathing apparatus and positive-pressure ventilation fans to fight the blaze at the Waitrose on Nevill Road, prompting an “avoid area” warning.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service arrived at 03:46 BST, reporting the fire under control with two engines and no casualties.
Nevill Road stayed closed until 10:35 when crews finished containment, with police, ambulance teams and fire units from Brighton, Eastbourne, Hove and West Sussex assisting.