Firefighters tackle huge pile of burning rubbish in Southwick

Firefighters have responded to a rubbish fire in Southwick this morning (November 5).
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Nov 2018, 09:42 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2018, 16:37 BST
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Rubbish fire in Cross Road, Southwick SUS-180511-103342001

A fire service spokesman said crews responded to a pile of rubbish on fire in Cross Road at 7.59am.

One engine from West Sussex was sent to the scene and used two high-pressure hose reels to extinguish the flames.

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The rubbish was recovered, said the spokesman, and the crew remained on hand to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, before leaving at 9.03am.

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Rubbish fire in Cross Road, Southwick SUS-180511-103330001

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was unable to confirm the cause of the fire, having arrived to the pile already well alight in the street.

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