West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service told the Obby that at 11.06am they were called to a fire at a property in Mitford Walk.
A spokesperson said: “Joint Fire Control sent four fire engines from Crawley and Horsham to the scene, as well as an aerial ladder platform from Horsham. Upon arrival firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly entered the property and located a fire in the kitchen.
“Crews used hose reels, a jet and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire, which is believed to be of accidental ignition, before ventilating the property. Fire crews booked away from the scene at around 1.30pm.”
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service added that two fire officers were also in attendance.
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1. Mitford Walk fire
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a fire at a property in Mitford Walk, Crawley, on Tuesday morning, December 20 Photo: Eddie Mitchell
2. Mitford Walk fire
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a fire at a property in Mitford Walk, Crawley, on Tuesday morning, December 20 Photo: Eddie Mitchell
3. Mitford Walk fire
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a fire at a property in Mitford Walk, Crawley, on Tuesday morning, December 20 Photo: Eddie Mitchell
4. Mitford Walk fire
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said they were called to a fire at a property in Mitford Walk, Crawley, on Tuesday morning, December 20 Photo: Eddie Mitchell