A ROAD has been closed as emergency services tackle a house fire in Brighton.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue are at a home in Longhill Road, where the roof is on fire.

Police have closed the road while crews work.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance at a fire at a home in Longhill Road, Brighton.

"We were called at 1.34pm today.

"As of 2.30pm we have crews from Roedean, Preston Circus and Newhaven on scene along with the aerial ladder platform from Brighton and the Command Support Unit from Lewes.

"The fire is affecting the roof of the three-storey building.

"Crews are using breathing apparatus as well as jets and an thermal imaging camera.

"Police are assisting with the road closure and local buses are on diversion.

"There are no reports of injuries."

The service urged people to avoid the area.