A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “At 2.41pm we were alerted to a fire involving four properties at Ash Keys in Crawley.
“We currently have seven fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at the scene.
“Crews are working hard to contain the fire and limit further fire spread.
“We would urge people avoid the area, and ask that nearby residents keep their doors and windows closed.”

1. Fire service tell residents to avoid blaze ‘involving four properties’ in Crawley
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are warning residents to stay away from an area of Crawley because of a blaze ‘involving four properties’ Photo: Mark Dunford

2. Fire service tell residents to avoid blaze ‘involving four properties’ in Crawley
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are warning residents to stay away from an area of Crawley because of a blaze ‘involving four properties’ Photo: Mark Dunford

3. Fire service tell residents to avoid blaze ‘involving four properties’ in Crawley
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are warning residents to stay away from an area of Crawley because of a blaze ‘involving four properties’ Photo: Mark Dunford

4. Fire service tell residents to avoid blaze ‘involving four properties’ in Crawley
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are warning residents to stay away from an area of Crawley because of a blaze ‘involving four properties’ Photo: Mark Dunford