Thirty tonnes of straw burns in Hunston fire

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has been called to a barn fire in Hunston where 30 tonnes of hay is on fire.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jan 2019, 10:48 BST

Updated 10th Jan 2019, 14:22 BST

Fire crews tackle the blaze. Picture by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

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The fire is at the rear of Swan Cottage on Selsey Road, Hunston.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said that it is not working with other emergency services at this time.

More than 60 tonnes of hay are said to be alight

The spokesman said: "We were called to the incident at 11.08am on Selsey Road and there are two fire engines in attendance. 30 tonnes of straw is alight."

A fire engine from Chichester and a fire engine from Bognor Regis are attending the scene.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Residents