Firefighers tackle blaze at disused convent in St Leonards

Firefighters are currently battling a blaze at a disused convent in St Leonards, East Sussex. Authorities have advised local residents to keep windows closed due to smoke, and no injuries have been reported.
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Local emergency response incidents are vital for public safety and community awareness in the affected region.
Image source, Dan Jessup Image caption, The former Catholic college, which closed in 1976, later fell into disrepair
Standard local news reporting on an emergency incident.
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