Firework factory fire near Ringmer

[clippedgull]

In addition to the two dead.

9 Firemen injured
1 Police officer injured
2 members of the public injured

Extent of injuries, not confirmed

 

[algie]

1 firefighter and 1 support member died

 

[ali jenkins]

1 firefighter and 1 support member died

Aparently the support member was a retired fireman who was only there to film a training video for young firefighters

 

[algie]

One was 63 and the other 49

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I just caught a snippet about this on the news.

Very sad indeed. Puts everything into context, when something like this happens.

My thoughts are with the two fatalities and their family and friends. I have the upmost respect for Emergency Service employees. Putting their own life at risk for the sake of others.



RIP

 

[eastlondonseagull]

Aparently the support member was a retired fireman who was only there to film a training video for young firefighters

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

How sad

 

[Bry Nylon]

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.


Rest in peace, boys.

Ali xx

 

[jakes right boot]

I just caught a snippet about this on the news.

Very sad indeed. Puts everything into context, when something like this happens.

My thoughts are with the two fatalities and their family and friends. I have the upmost respect for Emergency Service employees. Putting their own life at risk for the sake of others.



RIP

I couldn't agree more.

 

[surrey jim]

I just caught a snippet about this on the news.

Very sad indeed. Puts everything into context, when something like this happens.

My thoughts are with the two fatalities and their family and friends. I have the upmost respect for Emergency Service employees. Putting their own life at risk for the sake of others.



RIP

 

[Buzzer]

my thoughts with the family, friends and colleagues.

True heroes.

 

[Barnham Seagull]

Grew up in Ringmer and I know that someone from school I used to play football with and is now married to a family friend is a fireman based in Ringmer, hope you are safe.

In away its good it went up on a Sunday because I think its based on a small industrial estate so luckily not many people would have been about on a Sunday.

 

[Al Bion]

This makes you realise just how much the emergency services put their lives on the line every day. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and those injured.

RIP

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

So gutted for the chaps who bravely lost their lives and especially for their families at this time. Let's hope there are not any more fatalities and that those who are injured make a speedy recovery.

My mum in nearby Ripe heard a huge bang yesterday afternoon and realised something bad had occurred.

 

[NMH]

So gutted for the chaps who bravely lost their lives and especially for their families at this time. Let's hope there are not any more fatalities and that those who are injured make a speedy recovery.

My mum in nearby Ripe heard a huge bang yesterday afternoon and realised something bad had occurred.

This is indeed horrible for those families.
If anyone finds out about a charity site for them, please let us know.

 

[Trotster]

The benevolant fund's website is

www.fsnbf.org.uk

 

[Strike]

Aparently the support member was a retired fireman who was only there to film a training video for young firefighters

Very sad. My thoughts are with those that sadly died, and perished. RIP

 

[NMH]

Thanks Trotster

 

[surrey jim]

Seeing the area on Sky news this morning looks like a bomb has gone off

one of the bodys still needs to be recovered link

 

[Heffle Gull]

Those killed and injured have now been named according to the Argus:

Argus Story

5 of the injured were from Heathfield (my home town!).