Littlehampton flat fire was of 'accidental origin' - See huge emergency response in pictures

Fire crews were called to the incident in a South Terrace flat just after 12.45pm, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

In a statement on social media at 1.45pm, the fire service said it was ‘currently dealing with a fire’ at a block of flats, adding: “There is a large emergency service presence and we would politely ask that people avoid the area to allow crews to work safely.”

A fire service spokesperson told SussexWorld: "Joint Fire Control mobilised seven fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and command support unit to the scene.

"Upon arrival firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the high-rise building and used two hose reels and one jet to extinguish the fire.”

The fire service said shortly after 3pm that the fire was out and ‘all persons are accounted for’. Crews from Littlehampton and Bognor Regis remained at the scene until 4.12pm.

“Fortunately there were no casualties as a result of the incident,” a spokesperson added.

“We can confirm that the fire was of accidental origin.”

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