Local twitter accounts suggest the emergency is a chemical incident. The emergecency crews arrived at the Harbour Hotel on Kings Road in Brighton at around 12.30pm. Six fire engines are attenign the scene.

Sussex Fire and Rescue tweeted: “Six appliances sent to Brighton hotel following reports of smoke and a gas alarm sounding.

“The call came in at 12.30pm and firefighters mobilised to King’s Road, in Brighton.

“The premises have been evacuated. Firefighters are still at the scene. No casualties reported.”

Meanwhile, Twitter account Sussex Incidents said the firefighters cited reports of a “chemical incident”.

Images from the scene show emergency works in HAZMAT suits.

More to follow…

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