Chichester tip fire: Crews remain at scene as blaze ongoing

The fire at the Westhampnett tip near Chichester is still ongoing, the incident commander has said.
The scene this morning. Photo: WSFRSThe scene this morning. Photo: WSFRS
The scene this morning. Photo: WSFRS

A blaze broke out at the site at 6pm last night.

Crews have been tackling the fire at the scene ever since.

Giving an update in a video on Twitter, Incident Commander Marvin Smith said: “We are still here at the Viridor site in Westhampnett.

“The fire is ongoing from last night and we are currently allowing the fire to burn under control in conjunction with the Environment Agency.

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“They have agreed with us that it is the best course of action with the nearby watercourse.

“What we would say to anybody who might be affected by any smoke plume is to keep your windows and doors shut.”

Earlier today, a spokesman said the fire was much reduced in size.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, the fire service said this morning.