Eastbourne firefighters rush to roadside blaze

Firefighters were called to a blaze in the open yesterday evening (Thursday, March 23).
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Fire services were called to the scene

A crew were sent to Golden Jubilee Way following reports of a mattress on fire around 7.40pm.

A main jet was used to tackle the flames.

Later that evening, firefighters were called to Hampden Park Drive, Eastbourne, after further reports of a fire in the open, this time involving aerosal cans.

According to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the blaze, reported around 8pm, was out on arrival.