Fire breaks out at Balcombe pub

A fire broke out at a pub in Balcombe yesterday evening (Saturday, April 21).
The extent of the damage. Picture by Eddie HowlandThe extent of the damage. Picture by Eddie Howland
The extent of the damage. Picture by Eddie Howland

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, together with police and other emergency services attended the scene at the Cowdray Arms in London Road at around 6pm.

The road had to be closed to traffic as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Police at the scene. Picture by Eddie Howland SUS-180422-093016001Police at the scene. Picture by Eddie Howland SUS-180422-093016001
Police at the scene. Picture by Eddie Howland SUS-180422-093016001
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A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews attended a property in London Road, Balcombe following reports of a fire just after 6pm.

“We sent four pumps altogether and the fire was put out using six breathing apparatus and two hose reels.

“Around 70 per cent of the first floor was damaged by fire and 90 per cent by heat and smoke.”