Firefighters tackled a blaze in a rural village yesterday evening after cars reportedly caught fire.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended the fire in Vine Cross with three engines on the scene at around 8pm on Thursday evening.

The Argus understands that cars inside a car dealership in the village caught fire with the blaze also affecting a building.

Fire crews from Heathfield, Herstmonceux and Hailsham are said to have attended the blaze in Nettlesworth Lane in the village.

Smoke could be seen rising around the building yesterday evening as fire crews continued to assess the scene.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were approached for comment.