Car fire near Turners Hill: ‘Lucky escape’ for driver who smelt burning

A driver was lucky to escape a car fire that broke out near Turners Hill, a fire station has said.
By Jacob Panons
Published 30th Jan 2023, 08:23 GMT
Updated 30th Jan 2023, 15:20 GMT
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Turners Hill Fire Station posted about the incident on social media just after 4pm on Sunday, January 29.

A spokesperson said: “Lucky escape for a car driver today after smelling burning whilst driving his vehicle near Turners Hill. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used two high pressure hose reels to extinguish.”

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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a car fire in East Street, Turners Hill, at 12.01pm on Sunday, January 29.West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a car fire in East Street, Turners Hill, at 12.01pm on Sunday, January 29.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a car fire in East Street, Turners Hill, at 12.01pm on Sunday, January 29.
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A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed: “Yesterday at 12.01pm we were called to a car on fire in East Street, Turners Hill. Joint Fire Control mobilised one fire engine from Turners Hill to the scene. Upon arrival the crew found a car well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a high pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire.”

WSFRS said that the crew left the scene at 1.16pm.

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