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Trailer fire in East Dean

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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 12.20 on 22 December 2023 to Beachy Head Road, East Dean to reports of a tractor fire on the main road.

15 tonnes of hay and a trailer were alight and as of 14.10 crews remain on scene.

They are allowing it to burn in a controlled way, with a covering jet of water.

Police are also in attendance.

There are no reports of casualties.

Please avoid the area.

UPDATE: As of 4.30pm, we remain at the scene, turning over and damping down to ensure the fire is completely out.