very big fire and smoke just outside of Lewes

[mickk]

According to Twitter it's the recycling depot at Southerham.

[Derek Smith]

Not for the first time. Hazardous waste I believe.

[Dogwatch]

This should be in the recycling-depots-on-fire thread. At least it's not in a built-up area.

Argus says trains have been stopped too.

[Pagey]

It's Light Brothers at Southerham Quarry
On the Roundabout for Lewis Tunnel

Next door to the Official 'Travellers' Site

[W124Bob]

Pagey said:

It's (well a)Light Brothers at Southerham Quarry
On the Roundabout for Lewis Tunnel

Next door to the Official 'Travellers' Site
Which ways the wind blowing?

[john2443]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-400561...

"200 tonnes of scrap metal was alight"

Who knew steel was flammable!

[Mr GrimNasty]

john2443 said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-400561...

"200 tonnes of scrap metal was alight"

Who knew steel was flammable!

Very flammable as filings, wool, dust.

Anyway, doesn't say it was steel, other metals burn relatively easily even in large chunks.