Worthing road 'to be closed all night' due to large fire opposite The Thomas A Becket pub

Rectory Road in Worthing is 'likely to be closed all night' due to an ongoing blaze, the fire service has said.
The fire service expects the road to be closed all night. Picture: WSFRSThe fire service expects the road to be closed all night. Picture: WSFRS
The fire service expects the road to be closed all night. Picture: WSFRS

Ten fire engines were sent to the scene near the junction with Offington Lane, at 6.38pm this evening. Click here to read the original story.

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In an update, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the incident would likely affect the road all night.

Ten fire engines were sent to the scene. Picture: Eddie MitchellTen fire engines were sent to the scene. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Ten fire engines were sent to the scene. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

A fire service spokesman said: "We continue to work with our emergency partners to tackle a Worthing fire.

"Rectory Road is likely to be closed all night and The Thomas A Becket pub junction remains closed, please avoid the area."

Worthing borough councillor Val Turner has praised the 'amazing' emergency services for their work tonight