Fire breaks out on field outside Chichester - 'Avoid the A285'

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire off the A285 at Upwaltham shortly before 5pm.

Crews from Billingshurst, Chichester and Midhurst are in attendance.

"If you live nearby, please keep your doors and windows closed,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"Please avoid the A285 to allow crews to work safely.”

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