Three fire engines from Bognor and Chichester responded to the blaze at a property in Station Road at about 11pm.
Photos show a large response from other emergency services, with two ambulances and six police cars on the scene.
Nearby residents were asked to keep their doors and windows closed while firefighters worked.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “Please avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely.”
Sussex Police confirmed six men have been arrested following the incident.