East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to a cell fire at a nearby prison last night (Sunday).
Firefighters received the original alert shortly before 5.20pm following reports of a fire inside a cell.
A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue said:
"We were called at 5.19pm to attend HMP Lewes following reports of a fire in a cell.
"Firefighters from Preston Circus, Lewes and Roedean attended.
"Firefighters used a Hose Reel to extinguish the fire and used two Breathing Apparatus.
"One person was extricated from the cell and handed over in to the care of SECAMB.
"We left the scene at 6.30pm."
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