West Worthing exclusion zone down to 25 homes

THE exclusion zone around an industrial unit in West Worthing, has been reduced to include 25 homes in Friar Walk.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Dec 2009, 14:30 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:59 BST

Yesterday (Thursday, December 3) hundreds of homes were evacuated when fire started at a car valeting business in the street.

Firefighters feared for people's safety as there was a risk acetylene cylinders on the premises might explode.

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The initial cordon of 200 metres was reduced to 80 metres yesterday afternoon, which meant Worthing Borough Council had to find accommodation for 41 families overnight.

Today (Friday, December 4) after firefighters and Sussex Police re-assessed the risk, people living in Canterbury Road can return home.

Anyone still requiring advice or assistance on accommodation can contact Worthing Borough Council on 01903 239999 asking for the emergency planning office.

See video interviews with firefighters and police by clicking here.

Read interviews with some of the evacuees by clicking here.

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More stories will appear in the Worthing Herald on Thursday, December

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