Warnings over 'huge' traffic as fire closes road
A fire at at a waste services site in Climping has been causing "huge" tailbacks for motorists in West Sussex.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said the A259 had been closed as it tackled the blaze in Grevatts Lane and warned people to avoid the area.
Residents living near the industrial site have also been urged to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke rising from the fire.
Eight fire engines, two water carriers and two aerial ladders have been at the scene.
A fire at at a waste services site in Climping is causing "huge" tailbacks for motorists.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said the A259 had been closed as it tackles a blaze in Grevatts Lane, as it warned people to avoid the area.
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The fire service said it received "multiple" 999 calls at about 10:20 BST reporting the fire and it was still battling to bring it under control.
Clouds of black smoke could be seen billowing from the site.
Fire chiefs said the road closure was "causing a huge amount of traffic" and it would be in place for "some time".
A spokesperson said: "Residents can be assured that we are working hard to re-open this major A-road, and this remains a priority for our teams dealing with the incident."
Bus company Stagecoach South said on X that routes 500 and 700 were experiencing disruption in both directions "due to a fire at Arun waste".
It added that the A259 had been closed "between Flansham and Climping".
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