Firefighters tackle van fire in Eastbourne

Emergency services extinguished a van fire in Eastbourne on Saturday, 20 June 2026, which Sussex Police confirmed was started deliberately

Incident Timeline

• 12:45 AM: Fire crews responded to emergency calls regarding a blazing vehicle.
• 1:00 AM: Sussex Police arrived at the scene to support fire crews and launch an investigation. 

📍 Location & Response

• The blaze occurred at the junction of Winchelsea Road and Wartling Road in Eastbourne.
• One fire appliance from the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service deployed a single pump to tackle the fire.
• No injuries were reported, though the van sustained severe damage. 

🔍 Police Investigation & Patterns

• Authorities are treating the incident as suspected arson.
• Officers conducted door-to-door enquiries and are currently reviewing local CCTV footage.
• This marks the second vehicle fire on this exact stretch of road within two weeks, following a separate suspected arson incident on Wartling Road on 7 June. 

📞 Witness Appeal

Anyone with relevant information, dashcam footage, or security video is urged to contact the police:

• Phone: Call 101
• Online: Report via the official Sussex Police portal
• Reference: Quote serial 73 of 20/06