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Huge fire breaks out in Brighton as smoke engulfs seaside city's skyline
April 28, 2026
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People have been warned to avoid an area of Brighton as firefighters battle a large blaze at a recycling plant.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has also told residents in the seaside to close windows and doors as the blaze engulfs multiple plastic wheelie bins.It is believed the fire is happening at the site run by Veolia Enviromental Services in Whitehawk.A plume of smoke billowing over the recycling centre off Wilson Avenue can be seen for miles around.
TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The brigade was called just after 1pm and three fire engines are at the scene.At least 25 999 calls have been made to the brigade's control centre.Crews are expected to be in the area for several hours.A spokesman for the force said: We can confirm there is a fire involving multiple plastic wheelie bins.Firefighters are using two main jets and firefighting foam, as well as two breathing apparatus.Three fire engines are now at the scene.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSNow US Air Force launches probe into mystery fire which broke out at RAF base used for Iran strikesMan, 51, arrested after packed-out gay nightclub set on fire in 'devastating arson attack'Woman arrested after two children found dead in Wolverhampton house fireThere are no reports of injuries.Last September, another recycling plant in Brighton was set alight due to a lithium-ion battery catching fire.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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