SMOKE has been seen coming from a house in a residential street.

At least four fire engines and three ambulance cars are currently attending the scene in Tisbury Road, Hove, blocking off the road surrounding the property.

The Argus:

A neighbour said: “I was told somebody in the house was shouting for help.

“Then a man ran to help them and, when he realised there was a fire, kicked the door down to get into the house.”

Another witness said: "The road has been closed and there is smoke that looks like it is either coming from the first floor or the basement.

"The police have closed the road but there are four fire engines and multiple ambulances and more are arriving."

One resident nearby said:“All I saw was smoke pouring out of the whole building, it was quite substantial, definitely a very severe fire.

“That was at about 4pm.

“You never know if there is any risk of an explosion so I kept my distance.

“But the fire crews were amazing and worked incredibly quickly to bring it under control.”

The Argus:

An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "There was an accidental fire in a ground floor flat in Tisbury Road, Hove.

"We were called at 3.55pm and attended the scene with four appliances to extinguish the fire.

"The fire started in a bedroom."

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