FOURTEEN FIRE ENGINES CALLED IN AS BLAZE BRINGS TOWN CENTRE CHAOS
A MAJOR fire emergency brought a large section of Bexhill town centre to a halt this morning (Friday, August 27).
Fourteen fire engines and four ambulances attended the scene in Sackville Road and there was a strong police presence.
Flames shot through the roof of a third floor flat above shops on the western side of the road.
Thick smoke reduced visibility down the road to 20 yards.
The blaze broke out at around 8.30am.
Part of the roof collapsed.
Two hours later it was unclear whether anyone remained trapped inside the building.
As midday approached, Sackville Road - leading from the railway arch to the seafront - remained closed.