Polegate bus fire: Huge blaze believed to be accidental

A bus fire that closed a road in Polegate this morning (March 14) is believed to be accidental, the fire service has said.
Firefighters tackle the flames. Pic: Dan JessupFirefighters tackle the flames. Pic: Dan Jessup
Firefighters tackle the flames. Pic: Dan Jessup

A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to reports of a vehicle fire at 7.06am, by Polegate railway station.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, said the spokesman, as well as two hose reel jets and one main jet.

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There are no reports of injuries and the fire is believed to have started accidentally, said the spokesman.

Crews left the scene at around 7.50am, they added.