Fire breaks out in kitchen at Bognor Regis home

According to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, it received a 999 call just before 6.50pm, reporting a fire in a domestic property on Upper Bognor Road.

Two fire engines from Bognor Fire Station were mobilised to the scene and, upon arrival, found smoke 'issuing from the ground floor of the property'.

A spokesperson said: "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus brought the fire under control using one high pressure hose reel and a jet.

"Crews confirmed that all residents were accounted for, and fortunately there were no injuries sustained."

The fire, which involved an oven and a grill pan, was started accidentally, the fire service confirmed.

The spokesperson added: "Crews remained at the scene and used a thermal imaging camera to ensure there were no further hotspots within the property before ventilating it to clear the smoke.

"The last appliance booked away from the scene at 8.21pm."

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