VIDEO: Flat fire in Worthing

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) was called out to a flat fire in Worthing during the early hours of the morning (May 5), a spokesman has confirmed.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th May 2017, 08:57 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 19:09 BST

The fire service was called to a fire at a flat in Worthing this morning (May 5). Picture: Eddie Mitchell

WSFRS received a call at 12.45am of a fire at Jubilee Court, in Mill Lane, Worthing.

A spokesman for the service said: “We were called to a fire in a first floor flat of a four-storey building.

“Six fire engines were sent to the scene.

“Fire crews used eight breathing apparatus and two hose reels.

“There were no people in the building upon arrival and no injuries to report.”

The last of the fire crews left the scene at 4.38am, according to the spokesman.

WSFRS added: “The damage to the building is currently unknown.

“The cause of the fire is also under investigation.

“It has now been handed over to Sussex Police.”

Sussex Police