West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tackle Horsham fire

Firefighters were called to the incident in Swallowtail Road in Horsham last night.

On arriving, crews found a blaze in the roof space and first floor.

Four fire engines attended (Image: Eddie Mitchell) Four fire engines attended and there were no casualties.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 10.20pm on Thursday, June 27 to reports of a fire involving a property on Swallowtail Road in Horsham.

“Joint fire control mobilised four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform to the scene.

No casualties were reported (Image: Eddie Mitchell) “Upon arrival crews were faced with a fire on the first floor and roof space of the property. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using two jets and a hose reel.

“Fortunately, there were no casualties as a result of this incident, which is believed to have begun accidentally.

“The last crew left the scene at 12.20am.”