Animals rescued after fire breaks out in stables near Eastbourne
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Animals had to be rescued after a fire broke out in stables near Eastbourne yesterday evening (Friday, March 31).
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called at just before 6.35pm to reports of a fire affecting an agricultural building on Jevington Road in Wannock.
A spokesperson said: “Four fires engines were sent to the scene along with officers and found a barn used as stables well alight. It is believed to have started in a generator.
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Hide Ad“All animals were released and accounted for. Crews used breathing apparatus, jets and firefighting foam.”
ESFRS added that a re-inspection of the building is due to take place this morning (Saturday, April 1).