Haywards Heath Red Cross called to house fire

The fire broke out at a house in Rustington, Littlehampton, at 6.45am.

A woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and minor burns.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “An ambulance was called for a woman who suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns.

“We were called to reports of a TV on fire. On arrival it was a small fire in a ground floor lounge.

“Two breathing apparatus (BA) and a hose reel was used to put out the fire.”

The spokesman confirmed the fire was of accidental ignition and the building was damaged by 30 per cent.