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The investigation into a fatal fire and explosion in East Sussex has been widened with a search for unexploded fireworks and small explosives.The investigation into a fatal fire and explosion in East Sussex has been widened with a search for unexploded fireworks and small explosives.
Two fire service personnel - Brian Wembridge, 63, and Geoff Wicker, 49 - were killed at the Festival fireworks UK Ltd site on Sunday.Two fire service personnel - Brian Wembridge, 63, and Geoff Wicker, 49 - were killed at the Festival fireworks UK Ltd site on Sunday.
A search is now being carried out over a 500-metre radius for fireworks scattered into fields and properties.A search is now being carried out over a 500-metre radius for fireworks scattered into fields and properties.
Anyone who finds any has been warned to leave them and contact police.Anyone who finds any has been warned to leave them and contact police.
About 30 fireworks have so far been recovered and dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive.About 30 fireworks have so far been recovered and dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive.
The search is expected to continue into Saturday.The search is expected to continue into Saturday.
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Police also said they were hoping to narrow the safety cordon around the site as soon as possible, but obstructions and debris were still being cleared from surrounding roads.Police also said they were hoping to narrow the safety cordon around the site as soon as possible, but obstructions and debris were still being cleared from surrounding roads.
Examinations are taking place on emergency vehicles damaged in the blast.Examinations are taking place on emergency vehicles damaged in the blast.
The cause of the fatal explosion at the fireworks depot, in Shortgate, near Lewes, is being investigated.The cause of the fatal explosion at the fireworks depot, in Shortgate, near Lewes, is being investigated.
Floral tributes to Mr Wicker and Mr Wembridge have been left at fire stations across the county.Floral tributes to Mr Wicker and Mr Wembridge have been left at fire stations across the county.
There have been books of condolence at town halls, while the BBC's online one has included messages from members of Mr Wicker's family.There have been books of condolence at town halls, while the BBC's online one has included messages from members of Mr Wicker's family.
Inquests into the deaths are due to be opened and adjourned at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court on 12 December.