Residents told to keep clear as emergency services tackle fire in Bognor Regis road

Thankfully, no one was hurt during the incident. Photo: Waterfront Accident Repair Centre.

Residents were told to keep well clear of Shripney Lane, in Bognor Regis, earlier today (January 09), while emergency services deal with a fire in the area.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: "At 10.30am we received 14 emergency calls alerting us to a fire in Shripney Road, Bognor Regis.

"Joint Fire Control sent four fire engines from Bognor Regis, Chichester and Littlehampton to the scene, as well as a command support unit.

The blaze took place at Waterfront Accident Repair Centre, a family run business with 45 years of experience in the area. Detailing their experience on Facebook, the owners posted a picture of an office cabin engulfed in flames, but made clear that all staff members escaped unharmed.

"We had a fire today,” owner said. “Just wanted to put it out there everyone who's in work got out of the flames safe and no one was hurt! That's all that matters!”