Eastbourne: Firefighters called to motorbike blaze

The engine and fuel tank of the bike went up in flames in Gildredge Park, in Eastbourne, at around 2am today – with its remains being left in the park.

The bike’s components were exposed after the fire – while the wheels remained intact (Image: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service)

Pools of molten metal formed underneath the bike due to the hot flames which firefighters quickly got under control.

Nobody was hurt as a result of the incident but the bike is not able to be repaired. The cause of the fire is not yet clear.

A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “A hose reel was used to put out the fire. No reports of injuries. Police and local council both aware.”