Firefighters rescued a dog when a blaze broke out in a house this morning. 

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) crews were called to Greenway, Eastbourne, at 9.30am. 

Four fire engines attended the scene after smoke was spotted coming out of windows and the chimney.

A vape which was on charge is believed to have caused the fire. 

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The dog was rescued from the house, where crews put out the blaze using a hose reel.

Now, crews are issuing a stark reminder to people when using electrical appliances.

ESFRS has reminded people to:

  • Always buy from reputable retailers and replace them if they appear to be faulty
  • Only charge items or devices when you are awake and in your home so you can react quickly if there's a problem
  • Switch them off at night - unless they are designed to be left on, like freezers
  • Anything made of metal or has a metallic finish or parts shouldn't go into a microwave
  • Keep them dry - this includes plugs and sockets, not a good idea to put a vase of flowers on top of the TV, for example