Here is why firefighters were in Hastings town centre

Firefighters sealed off part of Hastings town centre on Sunday (December 27) following an incident.
By Richard Gladstone
Published 29th Dec 2020, 17:00 BST
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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said masonry had fallen from a building in Robertson Street prompting fire crews to tape off the area to pedestrians.

The service said it received a call about the incident just after 1.20pm.

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One fire appliance was sent and the aerial ladder platform was used, ESFRS added.

The area was taped off following the incident. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201229-163413001The area was taped off following the incident. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201229-163413001
The area was taped off following the incident. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201229-163413001

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