Inspection after fire damages house near Rye

An inspection of a house in Brede, which was badly damaged in a fire, is due to take place later today.
The house on Monday morningThe house on Monday morning
The house on Monday morning

Crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to Cackle Street, Brede, at 10.53am on Sunday (September 13).

A spokesman said firefighters were responding to reports of a curtain alight inside the house.

There were no reports of any injuries.

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Firefighters tackle the blaze
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A fire service spokesman said four fire engines were initially sent to the scene.

An eyewitness said firefighters left the property at approximately 1pm, before returning a short time later, after being called back by residents who had spotted smoke.

The fire service said the incident was then escalated to six fire engines, as of 2.30pm. Smoke was also seen billowing from the roof of the building.

The incident was scaled back to one engine at 9.50pm, the fire service said.

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On Monday (September 14), pictures from the scene showed much of the building had been badly damaged during the blaze.

A fire service spokesman said: "This morning a reinspection of the incident took place and a further re-inspection will be carried out later today (14 September).

"As with all fires of this type, a full fire investigation will be carried out in due course."

Crews used a breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and firefighting foam to tackle the flames.