Firefighters have been tackling flames at an agricultural building (Image: Chichester Fire Station)
Crews are battling a fire in an agricultural building with residents advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to a fire at 9.57am today, July 14, at an agricultural building off Lickfold Road, Petworth.
Ten fire engines and two water carriers were deployed to the scene.
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Drivers should avoid the area as firefighters work to extinguish the fire.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Due to the amount of smoke coming from the fire, residents living nearby are urged to keep their doors and windows closed while the fire is extinguished.
"Fortunately, there are no injuries.”
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