The fire service is due to carry out a high-rise building training exercise.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service will complete the training at Fizleet House in Queensway, Bognor, today, Monday, October 14.

Smoke will be seen rising from the building as the team simulates a fire with a person trapped inside.

Six fire engines will be at the scene from 7pm until 9pm.

Richard Munday, station manager at Bognor Fire Station, said: “This prominent building can be seen for miles across the Sussex countryside, so we’re keen to make people aware that there is no cause for alarm should they see a large emergency service presence in the area, or smoke issuing from the premises.

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“Fire crews regularly carry out theoretical training and are well versed in understanding the nuances and varying risks of the buildings in their station areas, but being able to train in a realistic environment offers additional insights which are valuable for our crews.

“Throughout the exercise firefighters will immerse themselves in the training scenario and work together to resolve the mock incident.

"The aim is to test the policies that are currently in place for incidents involving this block of flats.”