A house in Eastbourne was badly damaged after fire and smoke ripped through three floors.
The semi-detached town house, in Duke's Quay, Sovereign Harbour, was under construction and unoccupied.
More than 20 firefighters from Eastbourne, Hailsham and Pevensey attended the blaze yesterday at 10.30pm.
Sub Officer Steve Courtnage said: "There was considerable damage internally. The smoke had spread to the roof space and could be seen billowing out."
Firefighters remained on the scene until 2.15am today.
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