Investigation launched after house fire sees crews race to scene
A fire investigation has been launched by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service[1] after a home in Worthing[2] was “alight” on Tuesday morning (July 18). The property, which was reported to be on fire at 6.19am, was attended by five fire engines who raced to the scene on Grand Avenue.
Once at the scene, firefighters from East Preston, Littlehampton and Worthing wore breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. Hose reels and jets were used, and the property had already been evacuated by residents.
After the fire was extinguished, a crew from East Preston remained at the scene to damp down the area and ensure it didn’t reignite. The investigation into the fire is still ongoing to establish the cause.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “At 6.19am we were called to reports of a property alight at Grand Avenue, Worthing. At its peak there were five fire engines from East Preston, Littlehampton and Worthing in attendance
“Upon arrival, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly got to work to extinguish the fire using hose reels and jets. Fortunately the property had been evacuated prior to our arrival.
Five fire engines attended the scene on Grand Avenue in Worthing (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
“The incident has now been scaled down and one fire engine from East Preston remains at the scene damping down and turning over. A fire investigation is currently ongoing to establish the cause.”
Sussex Police[4] and SECamb paramedics also attended the scene. No injuries have been reported.
References
- ^ West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
- ^ Worthing (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
- ^ Pictures show flames rage through Brighton Hotel and smoke spread across city (www.sussexlive.co.uk)
- ^ Sussex Police (www.sussexlive.co.uk)