Eight fire engines rushed to the building in Leicester Villas just before 3am this morning (Tuesday). The flames were battled by a team effort of firefighters from Brighton, Hove, Roedean, Lewes, Barcombe, Newhaven, and West Sussex. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said four people were rescued by crews and handed into the care of the ambulance service. As of 8.30am, ESFRS said two fire engines remained at the scene. An aerial ladder platform will stay until building control can assess the situation. ESFRS said “We would like to thank both SECAmb and Sussex Police for their support during the incident.” The cause of the fire is not yet known and a fire investigation will take place in due course, once the building is deemed safe to enter.
![We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/imagefetch/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.9835405!image/image.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
![Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/imagefetch/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.9835406!image/image.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
![Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/imagefetch/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.9835407!image/image.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
![Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/imagefetch/http://www.lep.co.uk/webimage/1.9835408!image/image.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.