A large wildfire took hold at Abbots Wood in Arlington on Monday afternoon (July 20), with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service scrambling multiple crews to tackle the blaze.
The fire was reported at 3.10pm, prompting a rapid response from stations across the county.
Eight fire appliances were sent to the scene, including crews from Hailsham, Eastbourne, and Pevensey, alongside 4x4 vehicles from Seaford and Crowborough.
Uckfield's Dual Purpose Truck and Water Carrier were also deployed as firefighters worked to contain the flames spreading through the woodland.
You can follow our continuing live coverage of the fire here: Live updates from wild fire at Abbot's Wood in East Sussex | The Argus
With smoke and fire crews dominating the area, the fire service issued an appeal for members of the public to avoid Abbots Wood and Robin Post Lane while the incident was brought under control.
By 6.10pm, an area of gorse and trees measuring roughly 600 metres by 200 metres was found to be alight.
Crews reported making steady progress, while a police drone was deployed overhead to help assess the full extent of the fire and guide the response on the ground.
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An hour later, at 7pm, fire crews remained hard at work at the scene, continuing to make steady progress with three fire engines, a Dual Purpose Truck, a Water Carrier, and 4x4 vehicles all in action against the flames.
By 7.45pm, a High Volume Pump was being used to draw and deliver water to the fire ground, with police and forestry representatives working alongside crews.
Local farmers also pitched in, helping to damp down fire breaks and low vegetation to stop the blaze spreading further.
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