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Crews tackle forest fire in East Sussex

Firefighters on the scene at Ashdown Forest Credit: Eddie Howland

An investigation is underway into a large gorse fire which broke out at Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.

More than thirty firefighters were called to the scene near the Box car park yesterday afternoon. The operation has now been scaled back.

Firefighters at the scene at Ashdown Forest Credit: Eddie Howland

Initial reports said an area of around 100 metres by 150 metres was alight.

One fire engine and a Land Rover from Crowborough; one fire engine, the water carrier and dual purpose truck from Uckfield; Land Rovers from Heathfield, The Ridge in Hastings and from East Grinstead, and fire engines from Forest Row, Hailsham and Wadhurst.

There are no reports of injuries.

Firefighters on the scene at Ashdown Forest Credit: Eddie Howland