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Birling Gap evacuated after suspected chemical leak

A 'haze' that is causing discomfort for people along the coast from Eastbourne to Birling Gap has prompted emergency services to warn people to stay away from the beaches.

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Fire service update from Birling Gap incident

The investigation continues into what caused a gas cloud to affect hundreds of people on the Sussex coast. The fire service has released a statement:

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has now been officially stood down from the Birling Gap incident.

The Service is thanking the public for the way they responded, following instructions given by the emergency services and other agencies who were working together at the scene and along the coast.

Members of the public who were affected are reminded that they can call 111 if they continue to suffer persistent symptoms or symptoms worsen.

For further information please go to: https://sussex.police.uk/news/agencies-report-gas-cloud-appears-to-have-cleared/

– East Sussex Fire and Rescue statement

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