Work to demolish an industrial building gutted by a blaze is continuing apace.

Fire broke out in the building containing recycling and machinery in Climping, near Littlehampton, last Friday.

At its peak, more than ten fire engines and several ladder trucks and water carriers were involved in the battle to bring the blaze under control.

The affected unit, estimated to be around 1,645 square metres, contained recycling waste and machinery which made the flames difficult to contain.

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On Monday, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, in discussion with partners including the Environment Agency, agreed to allow the fire to burn "under control".

It comes amid concerns about pollution to the surrounding environment and waterways caused by water run-off from the scene.

A fire service spokesman said on Tuesday: “This is a complex and protracted incident but the situation will continue to be monitored over the coming days.

“We will continue to risk assess the situation to ensure the impact on residents and the surrounding environment is minimised.”

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was contacted for further comment.