Bonfires cause problems in East Grinstead

The first call came at around 3.40pm and the emergency service went to the scene, outside houses in Lower Mere.

The fire was put out using buckets of water and the area damped down and turned over.

At 5.50pm there was another call to go to a park at West Hill.

A bucket of water was again used to put the fire out.

The emergency services reminds people that you can get rid of household or garden waste by composting or recycling it.

Contact your local council to find out how to dispose of garden waste and about recycling in your area.