Bin and washing machine fires overnight in Hastings

Firefighters had a busy evening in Hastings as blazes in a bin and a washing machine were attended to in the town last night (Monday, April 11).
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Apr 2016, 09:43 BST
Updated 12th Apr 2016, 09:47 BST

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One East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service appliance from The Ridge was mobilised to Linley Drive after reports of a fire in the open at around 9.05pm.

Crews used a water bucket to extinguish a small fire which had started in a bin before leaving at about 9.15pm.

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Then four fire engines from Hastings and Bexhill plus one officer were all sent to reports of a fire at a residential property on Milward Road at around 11.05pm.

The fire, which had started in a washing machine, was confirmed as out on arrival.

Crews provided the residents with a home safety visit before leaving the scene at 11.35pm.

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