TWO youths were arrested on suspicion of arson near a railway viaduct.
Police and the fire service were called to Balcombe over a “deliberate fire” this afternoon.
The fire was “out of control” and an old oak tree has been destroyed.
Inspector Darren Taylor said youths were seen setting fire to shrubs, and the fire was “extensive”.
Workers at the Balcombe estate managed to detain two suspects, Mr Taylor said.
Two arrests were made.
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