A top-floor flat in Brighton was damaged by fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 30 July). East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said that six appliances were called to the fire in Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, at 1.47am. Initially, the fire service said: “Five appliances are currently on scene, including the aerial ladder platform, tackling the fire on the top floor of the residential building. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are currently using two hose reel jets to tackle the fire and the aerial ladder platform is in use. “At the height of the incident, six appliances, including the use of the aerial ladder platform, tackled the fire which originated from the roof space.