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Fire At Polegate's wood recycling centre

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 16:41

Fire crews were called to the site just after 1pm today (30th April)

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have urged residents to close their doors and windows following a fire at wood recycling centre.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are asking people near a wood recycling centre on the Hailsham Road to close doors and windows.

Crews were called to the centre, just outside of Polegate at 1.11pm on April 30 2025

There was a fire in a skip in a waste sorting area and water was applied prior to the crews arrival.

A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that there continues to be smoke in the area.

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