Emergency services have reportedly been responding to a fire in Crowborough, East Sussex, prompting concern among residents and people in the surrounding area.
Because information about developing incidents can change rapidly, residents should be cautious about relying on social-media posts or unverified reports. A large emergency response can involve firefighters attending an incident that may be smaller than initially reported, while details such as the exact location, number of appliances involved, injuries and cause may not immediately be available.
Crowborough is situated in East Sussex and is served by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters responding to a serious incident may establish a safety cordon, close nearby roads or ask residents to avoid an affected area while crews work to bring a fire under control.
There have previously been reports involving Crowborough fire crews. In one recent incident report shared by Heathfield Fire Station, a Crowborough crew worked alongside specialist resources from East Grinstead to contain and extinguish a fire.
For anyone living close to an active fire, the usual advice is to keep away from the scene and allow emergency services unrestricted access. People should also avoid approaching a fire to take photographs or videos, particularly where smoke, damaged structures or hazardous materials may be involved.
At present, there is insufficient verified information to state that anyone has been injured, that a building has been destroyed or that the incident constitutes a major emergency. The cause of any reported fire also remains unconfirmed.
Further information may become available through East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Sussex Police or local authorities as emergency crews assess the situation.