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- East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 17:12
- The fire was at a five storey property in Compton Avenue, Brighton
- At its height, more than 20 firefighters tackled the blaze
- Initial reports were that people were unaccounted for
- Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the fire
- Water and foam was used to put out the flames
- A fire investigation is now underway
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