10 tonnes of plastic in Lewes blaze

A blaze broke out at a Lewes scrapyard for the second time in a matter of weeks last night (Monday).
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jun 2017, 10:46 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2017, 10:50 BST
Firefighters at the scene of the blaze. Photo by Dan Jessup SUS-170613-093630001Firefighters at the scene of the blaze. Photo by Dan Jessup SUS-170613-093630001
Firefighters at the scene of the blaze. Photo by Dan Jessup SUS-170613-093630001

Three fire engines from Lewes, Brighton and Barcombe were called to reports of 10 tonnes of plastic alight at MDJ Light Brothers skipping company, in Southerham, at around 6.30pm.

According to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, crews used foam and a jet to tackle the incident, along with two hose reel jets.

The cause of the fire was found to be accidental.

Just a few weeks ago, at least 10 fire crews were called to a major blaze at the same sight, forcing the A27 to close on Wednesday, May 24.

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