A first-floor flat was completely gutted by a fire.
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Guinevere Road, Crawley, about 5.30pm today.
The property, part of a terraced house of five dwellings, was completely destroyed in the fire.
The flat below also experienced heat. smoke and water damage.
Two adjoining houses have also been damaged.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue confirmed the occupiers of the building had to be evacuated.
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