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The fire incidents in Eastbourne have now been declared over following a demanding night for emergency services. Firefighters have been working to extinguish remaining hot spots, with a planned re-inspection scheduled around midday. According to officials, four fire engines continue to operate in Thatcher Close, where the blaze is believed to have started as a result of a lightning strike at approximately 04:15 BST.
In addition to Eastbourne, Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire on Newton Road in Faversham shortly after 03:31. This fire was brought under control before 04:30. Another fire in the same town, on Uplees Road, also required the attendance of four fire engines. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties related to any of these incidents.
The storms that triggered these fires occurred early in the morning following a yellow weather warning for lightning, which was in effect across large areas of East Sussex and Kent between 02:00 and 08:00. The Met Office has explained that thunderstorms are more likely when the atmosphere becomes unstable, especially after several days of strong sunshine accompanied by hot and humid conditions—factors that create the right environment for such unstable weather.
These thunderstorms followed a period marked by high temperatures and red weather warnings for extreme heat. Although the red warnings across the South East have now been lifted, an amber warning for extreme heat remains in place for parts of Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, and West Sussex
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