A massive fire started Saturday morning in an industrial area at a port in Sussex.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire around 9:30 a.m. local time. Firefighters evacuated the building and at least 12 units were battling the massive blaze.
"The hard work continues at Newhaven - good progress has been made - we are likely to remain on scene for the rest of the afternoon," fire officials said on social media.
The hard work continues at #Newhaven - good progress has been made - we are likely to remain on scene for the rest of the afternoon.https://t.co/okq0kcgxeo
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) August 8, 2020
Officials recommended nearby residents avoid the area and keep their windows closed because of the acrid smoke.
Latest update from the scene in Newhaven... crews working hard... we are likely to be there for some time... we know it's hot but please keep windows and doors closed if you're in the area https://t.co/kRB1SU9Gr5 pic.twitter.com/2Io4jBThA1
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) August 8, 2020
"Newhaven fire is massive and the air isn't very nice so be careful," district councilor Sean Macleod said on social media.
Newhaven fire is massive and the air isn't very nice so be careful pic.twitter.com/bJOlpttOfK
— Cllr Sean Macleod 🔶 ⚒🏳️🌈😷 (@CllrSeanMacleod) August 8, 2020
There were no reports of injuries.
We have 12 fire engines at the incident in Newhaven. The fire is affecting an industrial building. No reports of injuries. Please avoid the area.
— East Sussex FRS (@EastSussexFRS) August 8, 2020
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Some more images that have come in to us on the #Newhaven Port Fire.
— Sussex Incidents 999 (@SussexIncidents) August 8, 2020
Thanks to Orhan tan pic.twitter.com/hEMrjP8SAa
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