Fire which has destroyed West Sussex car workshop being 'scaled back'

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A large fire which broke out at a car workshop in West Sussex has been scaled back.

Firefighters were called to the blaze on Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint on Friday night. (24 March)

A total of eight engines, a water carrier, an off-road vehicle and a command support unit were in attendance.

That has now reduced to one fire engine.

Friday 24 March 10:30pm

People in the area are being told to keep windows and doors shut.

West Sussex & Fire Rescue Service said: "Five fire engines from are dealing with a fire at a car workshop on Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint."An off-road vehicle & command support unit are also attending.

"Please avoid the area if nearby.

"Our presence has increased and we now have a total of eight fire engines, a water carrier, off-road vehicle and command support unit in attendance.

"Please keep doors/windows shut if in the area."