Serious fire breaks out at garden centre near Uckfield

People are being told to avoid the area as fire crews continue to bring the flames under control

Author: Jo SymesPublished 12th Apr 2023
Last updated 12th Apr 2023

Fire crews across East Sussex remain on the scene of a serious fire which broke out this morning at a Garden Centre in Halland near Uckfield.

Reports came in at 6.34am to reports of a fire at a building on Eastbourne Road.

At the height of the blaze, 12 fire engines were battling the flames.

People are being urged to avoid the area and residents are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed.

The road has also been closed off to pedestrians and motorists.

Crews are said to be working hard and making steady progress and are expected to remain on the scene for several hours.

There are no reports of injuries.

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