Fire outside flats in Burgess Hill being treated as arson

A fire outside flats in Burgess Hill is being treated as arson, the fire service has said.
Arundel Court in Burgess Hill. Picture: Google StreetviewArundel Court in Burgess Hill. Picture: Google Streetview
Arundel Court in Burgess Hill. Picture: Google Streetview

Crews were called to the fire at 5.45am this morning, outside Arundel Court flats in West Street.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “The fire was outside the flats and involved bits of clothing and coats.

“It is being treated as deliberate ignition and has been passed to the police.”