FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze at a commercial premises.

Emergency services were called to the fire at the property in Queens Road, Hastings, at about 12.05pm on Tuesday, February 8.

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Initially, crews from The Ridge, Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Herstmonceux were at the scene.

By 12.30pm, additional crews from Hailsham and Eastbourne also attended.

According to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters are using an aerial ladder platform, six breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

“Please avoid the area as road closures are in place,” an East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said.