FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a "deep-seated" fire at a scrapyard in Newhaven.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Crews are tackling a blaze in Ripley Scrapyard after being called at 10.58am this morning.
Four appliances, including crews from Newhaven Preston Circus and Seaford, are in attendance.
According to the service, the fire is "deep-seated" and located under scrap metal.
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An aerial ladder is also on the scene.
A spokesman said: "We were called at 10.58am to attend Ripley scrapyard in Newhaven, following reports of a fire in scrap metal.
"There are four appliances in attendance from Newhaven, Preston Circus and Seaford.
"It is a deep-seated fire in scrap."
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