A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 17:06 on Friday 10 July to reports of a wildfire at Devil’s Dyke in the Southdowns.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised eight fire engines and five specialist support vehicles to the scene, with crews from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service also in attendance.
“Firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the fire under control and remain on scene damping down the area to ensure there are no further signs of fire.”
9. Crews work ‘throughout the night’ to bring wildfire under control at beauty spot
Fire crews worked ‘throughout the night’ to bring a wildfire under control at a beauty spot in Sussex. Photo: Contributed
10. Crews work ‘throughout the night’ to bring wildfire under control at beauty spot
Fire crews worked ‘throughout the night’ to bring a wildfire under control at a beauty spot in Sussex. Photo: Contributed
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