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West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters extinguishing a wildfire in Horsham. There is smoke billowing the air.

Crews battle large wildfire over Easter weekend

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to exercise fire safety precautions.

Graham Head (left) and Tom Jimpson (right) were among the first people at the scene of the house fire in Castle Road, Tarring – before fire crews arrived.

Fire heroes react 'in split second' to save man

Tom Jimpson describes how he and Graham Head broke down a door and pulled the man to safety.

Firefighters using a hose in an upstairs room to extinguish a blaze in Castle Road in Tarring

One injured and road closed after house fire

Five fire engines attended the blaze at a property on Castle Road in Tarring.

Fire engines surround a rural pub that looks scarred from fire.

Second blaze in less than two months at village pub

The Gribble Inn, near Chichester, was ablaze on Friday, say firefighters.

Three fire engines and six firefighters dealing with a fire at a large building.

Smoke warning after fire at recycling centre

Residents are urged to keep windows and doors shut after a fire at a recycling centre in Crawley.

A white bungalow in a residential street is seen from above. It's roof is completely burnt.

Probe after fire crews battle bungalow fire

Thick smoke billowed from the property in Twyford Road, Durrington, and the roof was destroyed.

An aerial view of a house on fire with flames seen in the roof and firefighters in the garden behind the house.

Fire affecting five homes leads to police appeal

Police said the road was closed while West Sussex Fire and Rescue tackled the blaze.

Three fire engines from West Susses Fire and Rescue Service parked at base.

Fire service false alarms drop to record low

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service implemented recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

A red land rover parked on a residential road in front of a sign that says "no parking at any time. Access required by emergency personnel at all times". It is blocking an entrance. A white van driving past it is also in shot.

Plea after 'careless' parking delays firefighters

Firefighters say careless parking can have "catastrophic" consequences.