West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported – at 7.10pm on Wednesday (April 2) – that crews were at the scene of a fire involving a property in Gordon Road, Southbourne.
“Five fire engines are in attendance,” a social media post read.
"If you live nearby please keep your doors and windows closed.
“Please avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely.”
The fire service provided further information in a statement to this newspaper on Wednesday morning.
"Yesterday at 5.43pm we responded to a fire at property in Gordon Road, Southbourne,” a spokesperson said.
"Joint Fire Control sent five fire engines to the scene.
"Upon arrival crews found one outbuilding well alight with the fire spreading to neighbouring properties.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly got to work to extinguish the fire using jets and thermal imaging cameras.
"Crews from South East Coast Ambulance Service attended and treated one person for minor injuries."
Police officers were also at the scene, the fire service said.
Sussex Police said its attendance was to facilitate a road closure, and confirmed there were ‘no suspicious circumstances’ surrounding the fire.
1. Southbourne fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported – at 7.10pm on Wednesday (April 2) – that crews were at the scene of a fire involving a property in Gordon Road, Southbourne. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Southbourne fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported – at 7.10pm on Wednesday (April 2) – that crews were at the scene of a fire involving a property in Gordon Road, Southbourne. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. Southbourne fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service reported – at 7.10pm on Wednesday (April 2) – that crews were at the scene of a fire involving a property in Gordon Road, Southbourne. Photo: Eddie Mitchell