Man taken to hospital after Eastbourne fire

Bob DaleBBC News, South East
News imageDan Jessup Two fire crews at the scene of a fire in EastbourneDan Jessup
Two fire crews were called to the scene

A man has been taken to hospital after fire crews were called to a house in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Two crews were sent to Southborne Road at about 07:10 BST on Saturday.

The fire was on the ground floor of the building, and the man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The cause is being investigated but is believed to be accidental.

News imageDan Jessup Fire crews at the scene of a fire in EastbourneDan Jessup
The fire broke out on the ground floor of the property

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