Smoke warning issued after fire engulfs property
At about 17:30 BST, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) said on X there were six fire engines at the scene of the blaze in Wilmot Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Two hours later, the service said the fire had been extinguished and one fire engine remained on site.
A spokesperson said: "We encourage residents living nearby to continue keeping their windows and doors closed as there is still some smoke in the area."
There were no reported injuries.
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