Bexhill fire crew at tragedy blaze

A FIRE crew from Bexhill was among those to attend Wednesday morning's fatal blaze at Eastbourne.

The first Eastbourne crews were called to Pembury Road in the town at 3am.

Two men who had escaped from the burning building were taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

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But when firefighters later fought their way into the building they discovered the body of a woman.

Police said the fire is being treated as suspected arson and have started an investigation under the codename Operation Viewer.

The Bexhill crew was called out shortly beforer 6am to relieve Eastbourne colleagues and was still at the scene more than three hours later.