HIGH Street was closed after a fire in an apartment above a restaurant.
The incident happened this afternoon at about 3 pm on George Street, Hove, near Blackington Road.
It happened over a restaurant in an apartment, but it is not clear if there are any victims at the scene.
The video shows smoke coming out of the window on the first floor of the building.
There are police, fire and ambulance on site, and the road remains closed.
The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) confirmed that a fire engine was present.
A spokeswoman said: “We were called at 3:05 pm to witness a fire over a store on George Street in Hove.
“We used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to put out the fire.
“The investigation into the fire must take place today or tomorrow.
Sussex police have been contacted for comment.
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