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UPDATE: VIDEO: Fire Service Tackles Blaze At Burgess Hill Industrial Park

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West Sussex Fire & Rescue are tackling a major fire at what's thought to be a cosmetics factory in Consort Way, Burgess Hill - not far from the More Radio studios.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said:

“We were called at 2.58pm to reports of a fire involving an industrial unit on Consort Way in Burgess Hill.

“Joint Fire Control has mobilised fire engines from Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Partridge Green, Hurstpierpoint and Worthing to the scene along with crews from East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.

“We would ask people to avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely to bring this fire under control.

“There is a significant amount of smoke in the area. If you live nearby please keep your doors and windows closed while this incident is ongoing.”

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UPDATE: Tuesday, June 20, 5.42am:

West Sussex Fire & Rescue have tweeted to say that they remain at the fire site this morning, with relief firefighters brought in throughout the night.

They continue to urge people to avoid the area.

 

The fire continued to burn past 8pm.

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