A warning has been issued after a fire broke out in a recycling lorry.
The incident happened on Monday, September 29, at Lancing Business Park.
Firefighters were called to the scene and extinguished the fire using a hose reel.
A thermal imaging camera was used to confirm there were no further signs of fire inside the vehicle.
The remains of a battery hidden inside a cardboard box was found among the waste and is believed to have started the fire.
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Crew manager Mark Upperton said: "Batteries should never be thrown away in general waste or recycling bins.
"They can become damaged from crushing during the collection and sorting process, causing paper, plastics and other materials to catch alight.
"What may start as a small fire can quickly spread and become much larger inside a collection vehicle or at a waste transfer site.
"This puts staff at risk, disrupts services and can result in significant damage. It also puts pressure on our ability to attend other emergencies where lives could be at risk.
"If you have old batteries to get rid of, please take them to your local recycling centre, or to a dedicated collection point which you can find in many shops and supermarkets that sell batteries."
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