Firefighters battled a blaze last night which caused severe damage to a home in East Grinstead.

The first floor of the residential home was 100% severely damaged by the blaze, while the ground floor was 70% damaged by water.

The roof was also 75% damaged, at Cansiron Lane, Ashurst Wood. 

No one was hurt in the blaze which is under investigation.

A fire pump was still at the scene this morning at 7.30am.

Firefighters used 14 breathing apparutus, three jets, two high-pressure hose-reels, two triple extension ladders and two roof ladders to get the fire uner control.

They were called out at about 4.30pm and brought it under control at about 10.30pm.