Firefighters raced to Brighton seafront in the dead of night after a bin store went...

Published: 7:00 pm October 22, 2025
Updated: 1:29 pm February 3, 2026

Firefighters raced to Brighton seafront in the dead of night after a bin store went up in flames.

Early Morning Fire in King’s Road Arches

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were alerted just after midnight, at 12:16am, to a fire outside a commercial property along King’s Road Arches, Brighton. Two fire engines from Preston Circus were dispatched immediately.

Quick Action Quells Flames

Crews equipped with breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using a single hose-reel jet. The fire was brought under control and fully extinguished within 30 minutes, by 12:45am. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Investigation Underway

Police joined firefighters at the scene. The cause of the blaze remains a mystery, with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirming the investigation is ongoing.

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