East Sussex Fire and Rescue were called following reports of smoke above the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
Fire engines were sent to Eastern Road at around 1.35pm today.
We’d like to reassure members of the public that we have investigated reports of smoke above the Royal Sussex County Hospital in #Brighton and there is no fire.
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) February 7, 2025
The incident was found to be a false alarm.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue took to social media to reassure the public.
It shared that smoke coming from a chimney had been mistaken as a fire.
It told the public that smoke may continue to be seen at the building.
