Crews attend fire at Shoreham Port

Crews were called to a fire on land belonging to Travis Perkins at Shoreham Port this afternoon.
Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamportFirefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport
Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport

The fire service was called at midday to Church Road in Portslade following a report of a small fire in the open, a spokesman from the fire service said.

One engine was sent from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and one from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

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On arrival, crews found around 20m by 20m of grassland on fire, the spokesman said.

Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamportFirefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport
Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport

The fire was extinguished using two hose reels and one hydrant.

A caravan near to the fire was 10 per cent damaged by heat, confirmed the spokesman.

Crews left the scene at 12.41pm.

A spokesman from Shoreham Port said: “A couple of hours ago the fire brigade attended and extinguished a small fire on land belonging to Travis Perkins in Shoreham Port.

Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamportFirefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport
Firefighters at the scene. Photo by @shorehamport
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“The situation is fully under control but please do contact Shoreham Port’s main office if you have any queries on 01273 598 100.”