Crews dealing with 'collapsing structure' after fire at former care home in Sussex

Firefighters say tackling hotspots at a fire at a former care home in West Sussex is "challenging" because of the "collapsing structure".

More than 50 firefighters were called to the disused building on Bolnore Fam Lane in Haywards Heath at 7pm on Saturday night, after flames were spotted.

Ten fire engines were called out, including crews from West Sussex, Surrey, and East Sussex. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Police were also on the scene to assist.

• Incident Commander Matt Smith

It is not believed anyone was inside the building at the time of the fire.

People living nearby were told to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.

Firefighters will remain at the scene for much of Monday (7 November) to dampen down hotspots, however the services says the structure of the building means access to it is 'challenging'.

The B2272 was closed both ways from Butlers Green to the Muster Green roundabouts for much of Sunday.

It has now re-opened.