WATCH: Firefighters tackle grass fire beside Bersted Park skate park

Sunday, 23 August 2026 16:32

By Philip Keeler

CREDIT: V2 Radio's Peter Phillips on the scene of the fire beside Bersted Park skate park

Firefighters have been tackling a grass fire on an embankment beside the skate park at Bersted Park, near Bognor Regis.

Two fire engines were at the scene close to Bersted Park Community Centre in Lakeland Avenue on Sunday afternoon, with crews working to extinguish the fire on the grass embankment.

The blaze was close to the skate park and community facilities.

CREDIT: V2 Radio's Peter Phillips

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: "Yesterday (23 August) at 3.39pm we responded to a fire Bersted Park Community Centre in Bognor Regis.

"Two fire engines and an off-road vehicle were sent to the scene.

"Upon arrival crews found approximately 100m of grass alight that was spreading toward nearby trees and roadways. Firefighters quickly got to work and extinguished the fire using hose reels.

"The fire is believed to be of deliberate ignition and Sussex Police have been informed."

Above four images - Credit: Drone operator, Matthew Kirk - Under Pressure South.

The incident comes after repeated warnings from the fire service about the exceptionally dry condition of grassland and other open spaces across West Sussex following prolonged spells of warm and dry weather this summer.

The Met Office forecast for Bognor Regis on Sunday was for sunny conditions, temperatures reaching around 21C and very little chance of rain during the afternoon.

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