Crews attend fire in West Sussex town after BBQ ‘got out of control’ and blaze spread to garden shed

Mid Sussex Times and Sussex Express reporter

Published 15th Jul 2024, 07:20 BST

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West Sussex fire fighters attended a blaze in Midhurst late last night (Sunday, July 14).

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said on X at 11.37pm: “We are at the scene of a fire in Heatherwood, Midhurst, after a BBQ got out of control and fire spread to the back of the home and garden shed. @43Midhurst (Midhurst Fire Station), @ChichesterFire and @HantsIOW_fire (Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service) Petersfield on scene.”

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WSFRS also offered advice on barbecue fire safety at www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/west-sussex-fire-and-rescue-service/home-fire-safety/barbecue-fire-safety.

Midhurst West Sussex Fire Hampshire

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