COUNTY NEWS: Crews tackle house fire

Crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called out to a fire in a first floor bedroom in Sussex on Friday night (June 16), according to a spokesman.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue was called out to Ilex Way on Friday night. Picture: Eddie MitchellWest Sussex Fire and Rescue was called out to Ilex Way on Friday night. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
West Sussex Fire and Rescue was called out to Ilex Way on Friday night. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

The fire broke out at a property in Ilex Way, Goring, shortly before 7.30pm.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “We sent two engines from Worthing fire station after a call came in at 7.30pm.

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“The fire was in the first floor bedroom of the property and damage was caused by heat and smoke.

The fire is being treated as accidental. Picture: Eddie MitchellThe fire is being treated as accidental. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
The fire is being treated as accidental. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

“All people within the property got out safely and no injuries were sustained.”

The cause of the fire is being treated as accidental, according to the fire service.

The spokesman added: “Four breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used before crews left the scene at 9pm.

“No other emergency services were required to attend.”