Pictures sent in by Sussex World photographer Eddie Mitchell showed firefighters in gas masks and using hose reels to fight off flames in Worthing.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “Yesterday (13 March) we were called at 5:48pm to reports of a house fire on Northcourt Road in Worthing.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised four fire engines to the scene.
“Upon arrival crews found a shed on fire, which had begun to spread to the house.
“The fire was extinguished using high pressure hoses and fire crews left the scene at 7:06pm.”
1. Worthing fire sparks emergency response, new pictures show
Worthing fire sparks emergency response, new pictures show Photo: SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURES
2. Worthing fire sparks emergency response, new pictures show
Early reports say four pumps have been dispatched to the scene Photo: SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURES
3. Worthing fire sparks emergency response, new pictures show
Fire and Rescue teams appear to be using gas masks and hoses to fight the fire Photo: SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURES
4. Worthing fire sparks emergency response, new pictures show
Some firefighters were equipped with breathing apparatus Photo: SUSSEX NEWS AND PICTURES