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Brighton fire: Large blaze tears through block of flats | Brighton fire: Large blaze tears through block of flats |
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Dozens of people have been left without gas after a blaze at a block of flats in Brighton. | Dozens of people have been left without gas after a blaze at a block of flats in Brighton. |
The top floor of the three-storey block in Pankhurst Avenue was destroyed in the fire. | The top floor of the three-storey block in Pankhurst Avenue was destroyed in the fire. |
The building had to be evacuated and people were given temporary accommodation at a community centre. | The building had to be evacuated and people were given temporary accommodation at a community centre. |
Gas distribution firm SGN has cut the supply of gas to the road and said they did not expect to reconnect it for at least 48 hours. | |
The blaze broke out at 20:40 BST on Friday, and 10 fire crews were still battling the flames in the early hours on Saturday morning. | The blaze broke out at 20:40 BST on Friday, and 10 fire crews were still battling the flames in the early hours on Saturday morning. |
Brighton and Hove City Council are dealing with rehoming the residents. No injuries have been reported. | Brighton and Hove City Council are dealing with rehoming the residents. No injuries have been reported. |
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