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Police Investigate Deliberate Blaze at Epsom Waste Site

Officers are seeking dashcam and CCTV footage to help identify those responsible

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Overview

  • The fire broke out around 10:30pm on June 25 at the Skip It Waste Site on College Road, engulfing multiple lorries.
  • Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service declared the site a crime scene and are treating the incident as arson.
  • Road closures remain in place at the junctions with Longdown Lane and Reigate Road while crews secure the area.
  • No injuries were reported, but residents described loud bangs and saw thick plumes of black smoke over Epsom.
  • Inspector Tommy Pearson urged anyone with relevant footage to contact Surrey Police with reference PR/45250076857 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.