An investigation is under way after five fires at farms in Sussex overnight.
Firefighters were called to burning barns in Fletching, near Uckfield, Newick, near Lewes, and Cuckfield and Scaynes Hill, near Haywards Heath, overnight.
Crews from across East and West Sussex were called out to help deal with the blazes.
The first was reported at Hanlye Lane, Cuckfield, at about 9pm. That was followed by the fires at Goldbridge Farm, Newick, at 11.27pm, Netherhall Farm, Fletching, at 11.33pm, Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill, at 11.50pm and Mill Lane, Fletching, at 12.03am.
Firefighters remained at the scene of the fires after the flames were put out to cool the areas and make sure they did not break out again.
Sussex Police confirmed an investigation into the fires is under way.
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