Road reopened after Chichester field fire

Westhampnett Road has been reopened after a fire saw eight fire crews called to the area earlier this afternoon.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jul 2018, 18:28 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2018, 19:43 BST
Up to 40 firefighters attended the scene. Picture courtesy of West Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceUp to 40 firefighters attended the scene. Picture courtesy of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
Up to 40 firefighters attended the scene. Picture courtesy of West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

The ‘fast spreading’ fire at the old football club in Church Road has now been put out, with two crews remaining on scene to dampen down, a fire service spokesman confirmed.

At its height, up to 40 firefighters were at the scene of the blaze reported at 2.11pm, which was described as ‘challenging’.

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Westhampnett Road was closed between Sainsbury’s and Spitalfield Lane, adding to congestion on the A27 through rush hour, with queues still reported throughout the area.

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Read more and watch videos of the scene here:

https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/fast-spreading-chichester-field-fire-extinguished-1-8573575

https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/eight-fire-engines-dealing-with-fire-in-chichester-1-8573377

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