Fire at Burgess Hill home

Around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a home in Burgess Hill yesterday evening (May 27).
Fire at a property in Firtoft Close, Burgess Hill. Picture by Eddie HowlandFire at a property in Firtoft Close, Burgess Hill. Picture by Eddie Howland
Fire at a property in Firtoft Close, Burgess Hill. Picture by Eddie Howland

The fire broke out in Firtoft Close at around 9.30pm and crews spent an hour fighting the flames.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue service said three fire engines were initially sent to the scene but fourth was called due to the size of the fire.

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The fire was extinguished using two high pressured hose reels, a water jet and six breathing apparatus.

No-one is believed to have been injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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