Investigation begins into firework factory blast

A joint police and HSE investigation will soon be under way after two firefighters were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory yesterday (3 December).

The two men died as they fought a blaze at the Festival Fireworks company's storage depot near Lewes in East Sussex.

The fire started shortly before 2pm on Sunday at a remote industrial estate and was discovered by members of the family-run company.

At first, ten fire engines and crews were dispatched, but more officers were cal... (275 more words)

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