Lancing 'explosion': Buildings evacuated and trains disrupted as crews scramble from across Sussex

The blaze at the business park started just after 1pm this afternoon, after eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions at a scrap metal yard.

Trains are now having to run at reduced speed as the sheer volume of smoke disrupts travel.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it had received 65 999 calls about the incident by around 3.15pm, as pictures of the fire from miles around spread across social media.

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