FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a three-house blaze.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to Coldharbour Road in Upper Dicker, Hailsham, with reports of the properties on fire just before 1pm.

Six fire engines are currently at the scene.

East Sussex County Council's Highways team has told motorists to avoid the area.

The authority tweeted at 1.33pm: "Avoid Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker. Fire engines in attendance to an incident on this road."