East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.50pm on 3 November 2025 to reports of a fire in a building on Wellington Road, Brighton.
The fire is affecting a flat on the fourth floor.
There are no reports of injuries.
Because the building is a high-rise, a large number of fire engines are in attendance.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
UPDATE 8pm:
The fire has been put out.
Seven fire engines, an Ariel Ladder Platform and the Command Support Unit attended, and we were well supported by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Police and Ambulance.
Residents on the fourth floor were evacuated from their flats, and checks were made on the residents on the floors directly above and below the fire.
A fire investigation will be completed.
Members of the public are asked to continue to avoid the area.
Update from Sussex Police: The incident is being investigated as deliberate ignition. Officers are investigating the full circumstances of this incident and encourage anyone who witnessed it or who has relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage to report it to us online or by dialling 101 quoting serial 1145 of 03/11.