‘Haze’ prompts evacuation of Birling Gap as dozens require hospital care and decontamination after suffering irritation to eyes and throatsMore than 100 people have been treated in hospital after a chemical “haze” descended on beach goers on the East Sussex coastline. Police said an unknown “haze” coming from the sea had left people along the coast from Eastbourne to Birling Gap requiring assistance. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said: “We became aware of a hazardous cloud moving across from Birling Gap to the Eastbourne area earlier today. Photograph: Social Media/ReutersThe first report came from Birling Gap just before 5pm on Sunday. After doubling back inland, around 4.30 we dropped down into Birling Gap, where immediately our eyes started stinging and streaming.

Source: The Guardian August 27, 2017 18:12 UTC