Walberton fire: Care home residents evacuated due to blaze

Residents from a nearby care home were evacuated due to a fire in Walberton, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS).

By Jacob Panons

Published 10th Aug 2022, 08:42 BST

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WSFRS said the blaze broke out in Yapton Lane at around 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 9).

The fire involved 15 acres of grassland, according to WSFRS.

At around 7.30pm a spokesperson from the fire service said: “The fire has been brought under control, but firefighters remain on scene damping down ensuring there are no further hot spots.

The aftermath of the fire in Walberton. Picture from Eddie Mitchell

"A number of residents from a nearby care home were evacuated as a precaution, but have now safely returned to the property.

“Firefighters will remain on scene into the evening.

"The Met Office’s heatwave warning remains in place over the coming days, and the risk of wildfires will remain extremely high.

"We would urge all residents to take extra care.”

Residents West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Met Office