Fire broke out at the Greystone Quarry at Southerham, on the outskirts of Lewes, at just after 7pm on Thursday.

A large plume of black smoke, that could be seen from miles around, began to drift to the south of the town and towards the South Downs beyond Kingston.

East Susssex Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement: "Crews from Lewes, Barcombe, Brighton, Newhaven, Heathfield, Crowborough and Uckfield and Command Unit from Bexhill are currently in attendance at a large rubbish fire at a waste management company just off the Southerham roundabout in Lewes.

"The A27 is now closed both ways between Beddingham roundabout and the southerham roundabout."

Sussex Police said the road is expected to continue to be closed throughout the night.

Drivers are being asked to remain clear of the area for at least the rest of the evening.

People living in Kingston and then downwind in the areas from Falmer to Woodingdean have been warned to keep doors and windows closed to avoid being affected by the smoke.

However, the measures are only precautionary as the smoke is dissipating as it heads towards the coast and is not believed to be of any significant risk to health.

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the view of the clouds of smoke from bates estate!

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From Russ A

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Views of the fire from Lewes.

Views of the fire from Lewes.

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The smoke from Lancing beach

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Pictures taken from Lewes golf course.

Pictures taken from Lewes golf course.

Pictures taken from Lewes golf course.

Pictures taken from Lewes golf course.

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Photo taken from the A27 before it was closed

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Taken right on the A27 near Southeram, and on Lancing Beach.

Taken right on the A27 near Southeram, and on Lancing Beach.

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From North Chailey, looking through a first floor window.7 1/2 miles as the crow flies. Normally it's clouds we see brewing over the Downs, not this :(

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View from Portslade

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From Woodingdean

From Woodingdean

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View of Lewes fire from Castle Hill Brighton

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View from allotment in Whitehawk and the smoke (and smell) arriving to Brighton seafront

View from allotment in Whitehawk and the smoke (and smell) arriving to Brighton seafront

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View of Lewes fire from Worthing seafront.

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Lewes fire

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Smoke over the train just leaving lewes

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Looked like a tornado

Looked like a tornado

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Sight from shoreham beach!

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View from the 29 bus near Hope-in-the-valley

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View of fire from Winterbourne

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Photos of Lewes fire , one from behind the brewery and one from Timberyard lane

Photos of Lewes fire , one from behind the brewery and one from Timberyard lane

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Fire in lewes, seen from the race course in Brighton

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Lewes fire from the station look out toward the A27

Lewes fire from the station look out toward the A27

Lewes fire from the station look out toward the A27

Lewes fire from the station look out toward the A27

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20:05 tonight

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Smoke in the sky as seen from Shoreham Harbour.Overwhelming smell of smoke has forced closure of windows!

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