Watch crews tackle fire in Worthing town centre

Crews from Worthing, Lancing, and Bognor Regis were called to the blaze in Brighton Road at about 10pm.

Firefighters used four sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reels, one jet and a hydrant to tackle the fire in the kitchen of a first floor flat, near Fords Frames.

All residents were accounted for, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS).

At 11pm last night the fire service said crews remained at the scene identifying any hot spots with a thermal imaging camera.

The road was closed while the incident was dealt with.

WSFRS said, “Thank you for your time and patience while the road was closed.”