Ashdown Forest fire

East Sussex firefighters say they have put out a gorse fire Hayshot Common near Midhurst this evening.

Exclusive aerial shots of the Ashdown Forest blaze taken by the Sussex Police helicopter

Huge areas of woodland in Sussex have been devastated by fire. At its height more than 70 firefighters battled the flames. Crews are still investigating the cause of the blaze in Ashdown Forest.

Malcolm Shaw has the latest, speaking to Ashdown Forest Ranger Richard Allum.

The aftermath of a huge fire which damaged parts of Ashdown forest in East Sussex yesterday.

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire which swept through the Ashdown Forest in Sussex on Sunday afternoon. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service were called to the scene at around 1.45pm. Around 70 firefighters brought the blaze under control with some remaining at the scene overnight.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a huge blaze in the Ashdown Forest. More than 70 firefighters in attendance.

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have been called to forest fire near Crowborough. No reports yet as to the size of the fire. More to follow.