Large vehicle fire behind Sainsbury's in Bognor Regis

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 05:05

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

People seen avacuated from store - Credit: Ian Bateman

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a large vehicle fire behind Sainsbury’s in Bognor Regis.

Crews arrived shortly after 2pm yesterday to find a trailer well alight.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a high-pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire.

No one was injured, although the supermarket was evacuated for a short time.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 2pm this afternoon to a large vehicle fire behind Sainsbury’s in Bognor Regis.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised two fire engines to the scene.

“Upon arrival crews found a trailer on fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a high pressure hose reel.

“Crews left the scene at 3pm.”

 

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