Tip management company reveals likely cause of large Chichester fire

The site's management has said the likely cause of the Chichester tip fire could be batteries found in mobile phones, toys, cameras, eCigarettes, and laptops.

Chichester tip fire 'under control' as firefighting efforts continueViridor, which manages the site said lithium ion batteries are the main cause of the waste site fires but said the cause 'has not yet been identified'.

A spokesman gave thanks to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of Viridor and West Sussex County Council and confirmed that there have been no injuries and there is no risk to public health.