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Fire in Hailsham

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We were called at 7.10pm on 12 November to reports of a hedge fire at the recreation ground in Western Road, Hailsham.

Two fire engines from Eastbourne were in attendance and crews used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

There were no reports of any injuries. The fire was out by 8.05pm and the incident was handed over to the police.

The incident is being treated as suspected deliberate ignition and police enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1235 of 12/11.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is part of the national initiative FireStoppers, inviting members of the public and businesses in a concerted effort to combat acts of arson and deliberate fire setting.

FireStoppers is another way to report what you know about deliberate fire setting, 100% anonymously.

Call: 0800 169 5558

Or complete the online form: www.firestoppersreport.co.uk