AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a fire at a Brighton hotel saw one person rescued.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a fire on the 5th floor of the Royal Albion Hotel on Old Steine, Brighton, at 7.12pm on Sunday.

Eight fire engines were sent to the scene, along with the aerial ladder platform and a control unit.

One person was rescued from a flat roof using the aerial ladder platform and was left in the care of the ambulance service.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service's breathing apparatus unit also supported tackling the blaze.

The fire was out by 8.40pm.

Crews then carried out checked for hot spots and were damping down to ensure the fire did not re-ignite. 

Guests were allowed to return to the hotel for the night.

Incident Commander Tom Walby said: "The hotel evacuation went well and everyone has now been accounted for.

£This demonstrates the importance of having proper procedures in place and staff being trained to know what to do in an emergency.

"We would also remind people of the importance of reading safety advice when staying in hotels and checking the location of fire exits."

He added: "We would like to thank West Sussex Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Police - all emergency services worked well together to ensure our joint response was as effective as possible."