West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said – at 3.40pm on Saturday (September 5) – that crews were ‘dealing with a fire in a field’.
It was reported close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst, according to the fire service.
Its post on social media read: “Please avoid the area to allow crews to work safely.
"Local residents should keep windows and doors closed.”
The response was scaled back, around 6pm, with firefighters leaving the scene shortly afterwards.
AA Traffic News reported the incident as a wildfire, near New Road, but no major traffic delays were reported.
1. Crews called to field fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said – at 3.40pm on Saturday – that crews were ‘dealing with a fire in a field’. It was reported close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Crews called to field fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said – at 3.40pm on Saturday – that crews were ‘dealing with a fire in a field’. It was reported close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. Crews called to field fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said – at 3.40pm on Saturday – that crews were ‘dealing with a fire in a field’. It was reported close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
4. Crews called to field fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said – at 3.40pm on Saturday – that crews were ‘dealing with a fire in a field’. It was reported close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst. Photo: Eddie Mitchell