SMOKE billowed into the sky across Hove this afternoon after a fire broke out in a home. Firefighters were called to Brunswick Place to battle a blaze which had broken out shortly before 11am yesterday. Residents across Hove watched on as smoke from the fire swirled into the air. Pictures from the seafront show people watching on as the smoulder stretched into the skyline.
Dramatic photographs of the scene in Hove Firefighters from Preston Circus, Roedean, Hove, Seaford, Newhaven and Lewes were called to the scene. They used four Breathing Apparatus, 1 in 7 foam and one main jet to tackle the fire.
THE Met Office has updated weather warnings across Scotland to an Amber ‘be prepared’ warning for snow - with up to 20cm expected in higher areas and 10cm at lower levels. The Amber warning, in place from 3pm today until Thursday night, cautions of snow for much of mainland Scotland. A yellow warning for snow and ice came into force at 8am today and is due to last through to 9pm tomorrow. Forecasters have now added the additional Amber warning, highlighting the threat of heavy snow, with substantial disruption likely. ⚠️⚠️Amber Warning issued⚠️⚠️ Wednesday 1500 – Thursday 1000 Heavy snow will cause disruption with a possibility of power cuts and roads becoming blocked by snow ❄️❄️