Fireworks depot blaze kills two
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Two fire crew members have been killed in a major blaze at a fireworks depot.
At least 12 others have been injured, some seriously, in the fire at the Festival Fireworks factory near Halland, East Sussex.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at The Broyle from 1350 GMT. A 200 metre exclusion zone is in place.
Eye-witnesses reported seeing a huge mushroom cloud of smoke from several miles away and explosions of fireworks which sent debris through the air.
Sussex Police said a 49-year-old fire officer and a 63-year-old member of the fire support staff - a retired officer - had died.
Nine fire service workers were injured along with two members of the public and a police officer.
Twelve ambulances, 10 fire engines, and an air ambulance attended the premises.
BBC
