Firefighters tackle huge blaze near Horsham

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 07:00

Firefighters from West Sussex Fire and Rescue have dealt with a huge last last night (19th September) in Haven Road.

The saw mill in Haven Road lit up the skies in the nearby area, near the junction with the A29 Stane Street in Five Oaks

They said ten appliances and a command unit attended the scene of the single-storey agricultural building used for wood storage.

Part of the A29 was closed as a result, and people were advised to avoid the area.

📢 Multiple crews are tackling a blaze at a saw mill/single-storey agricultural building used for wood storage in Haven Road, near the junction with the A29 Stane Street in #FiveOaks. Part of the A29 is closed. Please avoid the area.

Photos: @brightonsnapper pic.twitter.com/P7XtDdgNjM
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) October 19, 2021

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