Firefighters from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) are currently tackling a blaze (1:15am 21/02/2024) at a property located on Bellevue Farm Road in Pease Pottage.
Crews from both Crawley and Horsham have been dispatched to the scene, with additional support from the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to ensure the safety of the emergency response teams and to facilitate their operations.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said:” We were called at 12.29am this morning to reports of a fire involving a domestic property on Bellevue Farm Road in Pease Pottage.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised fire engines from Crawley and Horsham to the scene along with crews from Surrey Fire & Rescue Service.
“Upon arrival crews were faced with a fire involving an electric bike battery. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued a dog from the property and extinguished the fire using two high pressure hose reels and a covering jet.
“Crews remained on scene to ventilate the property before leaving the scene shortly after 2.15am.”
