Firefighters tackle blaze at West Sussex house

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at house in West Sussex.

The fire broke out on Tuesday evening (30 January) at a property on East Harting Street in East Harting.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent six fire engines and a water carrier to the scene.

Aerial footage shows smoke billowing from the property.

The fire has caused part of the roof to collapse.

The incident has now been scaled back with crews damping down.

Six fire engines were sent to the scene on Tuesday night.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: "Yesterday (30 January) at 6.15pm we received reports of a house fire at East Harting Street, East Harting.

"Joint Fire Control mobilised six fire engines and a water carrier to the scene.

"Upon arrival crews found the roof of one property well alight, with the fire spreading to a neighbouring property.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly got to work to extinguish the fire using jets, hose reels and thermal imaging cameras.

"Fortunately, all residents were accounted for.

"The incident has been scaled back and firefighters from Chichester remain at the scene damping down hotspots."

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