Worthing house fire sparks emergency response

By Sam Morton

Published 24th Jan 2023, 18:01 BST

Firefighters were called to a home in Worthing this afternoon (Tuesday, January 24).

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 1.50pm to reports of a chimney fire in Bramley Road.

"Joint Fire Control sent two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from Worthing to the scene,” a spokesperson said.

"Upon arrival crews used a chimney kit, hose reel and bucket to extinguish the fire which was of accidental ignition.

Firefighters were called to a home in Bramley Road, Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

placeholder image — Firefighters were called to a home in Bramley Road, Worthing. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

"There were no casualties and fire crews booked away from the scene at 3.15pm."

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