Agricultural Building Fire In Chichester Prompts Emergency Response

Tuesday, 19 October 2021 14:08

A fire in an agricultural building in Chichester has sparked a call out for fire crews this afternoon (Tuesday).

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is currently in attendance at the fire off Priors Leaze Lane in Hambrook, with fire crews from Chichester, Cosham, Havant and Southsea, as well as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

A water carrier and crew from Burgess Hill Fire and Rescue Service, breathing apparatus from Horsham Fire Station, Aerial Ladder Platform from Southsea Fire Station and Water Carrier from Bordon Fire Station are also being used to help bring the fire under control.

The emergency call was received at 12.15pm.

We are dealing with a fire involving an agricultural building off Priors Leaze Lane in Hambrook.
We have crews from @ChichesterFire on scene along with @HantsIOW_fire crews from @Cosham23 @HavantFire16 and @Southsea24.
If you live nearby, please keep doors and windows closed.
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) October 19, 2021

Neighbouring residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed nobody has been injured in the fire.

Ten tonnes of beans have been removed from the building.

Fire engines from @ChichesterFire and a command support unit from @BognorFire remain on scene, while all other crews have left the incident.
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) October 19, 2021

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