In a tweet East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said firefighters were called to the scene in The Drive, Hove just before 7.45pm.
It added that seven pumps were used and one aerial ladder platform.
Police and the ambulance service also attended.
In its tweet, ESFRS said: “We were called to reports of a fire on The Drive, Hove at 7.44pm. seven pumps, one Ariel Ladder Platform and five officers were in attendance. Crews used two breathing apparatus, firefighting foam & 1 hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. The cause was accidental. One casualty reported.”
1. HI RISE FIRE THE DRIVE HOVE
Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Picture by Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. HI RISE FIRE THE DRIVE HOVE
Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Picture by Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. HI RISE FIRE THE DRIVE HOVE
Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Picture by Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell
4. HI RISE FIRE THE DRIVE HOVE
Emergency services at the scene of the fire. Picture by Eddie Mitchell Photo: Eddie Mitchell