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Four crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a home in Marley Gardens yesterday afternoon (December 19).

A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Battle, Bexhill, The Ridge and Bohemia Road were sent to Marley Gardens, after reports of a house fire were received at 14:01 today.

“They were supported by the aerial ladder platform from Bohemia Road.

“The call came from a member of the public who spotted flames coming from a bathroom window.

Four crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a home in Marley Gardens after someone spotted flames coming from a bathroom window.

“The fire was on the first floor and in the roof space affecting two neighbouring properties.

“Crews committed two breathing apparatus wearers into the building with a thermal imaging camera and a hose reel to fight the fire internally whilst another hose reel was used externally.”

The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical heater fault and there are no reports of injuries, the Fire and Rescue Service added.

Following the incident, a safety warning was issued about the dangers of electrical heaters if used incorrectly and how to deal with a fire.

This includes only buying heaters from reputable shops, keeping the equipment away from furniture, and never drying washing on or near them.

The statement also provided information on how to deal with an electrical fire, with the Fire Service adding: “If there is an electrical fire and it is safe to do so, pull the plug out, or switch off the power at the fuse box.

"Sometimes this can stop the fire immediately.

“Never use water on an electrical fire, and don't take any risks with your safety - get out, stay out and call 999.”

Firefighters tackle Battle house blaze after flames spotted coming from bathroom window

For more information, see the full statement here.