A barn that caught light in Wiston in West Sussex early on Sunday afternoon (August 15) has been safely controlled.
According to West Sussex Fire and Rescue, the alarm was raised in Steyning Road, the A283, which passes through the scattered settlement.
This morning, a spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said:
“Joint Fire Control mobilised three fire engines from Worthing Fire Station to the scene along with further appliances and the water carriers from Burgess Hill and Petworth.
“Upon arrival they found a barn well alight and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly got to work tackling the fire using two jets and a high pressure hose reel.
“Crews remained on scene into the afternoon turning over and damping down any remaining hotspots.
“Relief crews were brought in from Burgess Hill, Horsham and Steyning.
“Crews booked away from the incident shortly before 8pm, before returning to reinspect the scene to ensure there were no further signs of fire at 11pm.
“Fortunately there were no casualties as a result of this fire which is believed to have begun accidentally.”
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