Pictures show aftermath of waste service site fire

Aerial pictures have revealed the extent of damage to a waste service site in West Sussex following a major fire.

The blaze, which involved a large building containing recycling and plant machinery, broke out in Climping, near Littlehampton, on 30 August.

Eight fire engines, two water carriers and two aerial ladders attended the scene and the nearby A259 was closed.

On Friday, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was still at the site as "pockets" of the blaze were expected to remain until the end of Sunday.

The service added: "We will not stand down our resources until we are satisfied that the fire is completely extinguished and there is no risk of it re-igniting."

On Monday, West Sussex County Council said a decision had been made by the fire service and the Environment Agency to allow the fire to continue to burn rather than using "copious amounts of water".

The council - which described the incident as "complex and protracted" - explained the move was to "ensure the fire is extinguished safely while mitigating the impact on the surrounding environment".