‘Deliberate’ fires break out in Eastbourne park
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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called to Shinewater Park at 4.47am on Tuesday, July 12, following reports of a blaze in the open.
An ESFRS spokesperson added: “Crews used one hose reel and a flexipack to extinguish two small fires.
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Hide Ad"The incident was handed over to Sussex Police and we left the scene at 5.33am.”
Sussex Police said it received a report of a ‘deliberate’ ignition at the skate park.
Officers said: “Colleagues from the fire service attended and extinguished the blaze. No one was hurt.”
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Hide AdSussex Police said officers discovered the blaze in October 2021 as they were patrolling the area as part of Operation Blitz – an initiative which aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and underage drinking.