
Fire crews have fought a wildfire at Saxton Farm near Horsham, the incident took place on Sunday.
Hours later, four engines were called to a house fire in Walberton.
On Monday, four more tackled a flat blaze in East Grinstead, crews also dealt with a wildfire in Barcombe.
What to do if you see a wildfire:
If you spot a wildfire in Sussex (or anywhere in the UK), here’s what you should do:
-
Call 999 immediately.
-
Ask for the fire service and give the exact location (use landmarks, road names, or What3Words if you can).
-
Keep yourself safe.
-
Do not try to tackle the fire yourself.
-
Move away to a safe distance, staying upwind if possible.
-
Warn others nearby.
-
Alert people in the area so they can move to safety too.
-
Avoid blocking access.
-
Keep tracks, roads and gateways clear so fire engines can get through.
-
Stay updated.