Thick black smoke was seen billowing through the sky after a fire broke out at an industrial estate. Four fire engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to Birch Road in Eastbourne on Thursday afternoon after flames were seen in a business yard. READ MORE: Mother and son lose everything in house fire The fire, which was caused by rubbish catching alight, was put out by one main jet and two hose reel jets.
People said they could smell burning rubber (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Fire crews wore breathing apparatus and people were urged to close windows and doors to avoid inhaling the smoke. People from the town also reported smelling burning rubber. Four fire engines were at the scene at the height of the incident (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) The road was closed by Sussex Police for a number of hours as members of the public were advised to avoid the area.
A spokesman for the fire service has since confirmed the cause of the fire was accidental, with crews leaving the scene at around 6.50pm after extinguishing the flames and damping down the area. No injuries were reported during the incident and the fire only impacted outdoor structures.
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