SIX fire engines were called after a “major” blaze broke out at a timber yard.

Crews were called to the WL West and Sons yard in Selham Road near the village of Petworth in West Sussex at 2.30am this morning.

One of the units there was “well alight” when they arrived.

Firefighters remain at the scene this morning damping down to make sure the fire doesn’t spread.

A fire service spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a major fire at a timber yard in Selham Road at 2.34am this morning.

“At the height of the incident, six fire engines were in attendance along with a water carrier. “On arrival, crews found one large unit was well alight. Crews were able to keep the fire in check and bring it under control.

“Two fire engines remain at the scene this morning damping down.”