Fire crews are battling a blaze at a house which is believe to have been started by a heater.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has sent five pumps and a control unit to Gosden Road, Littlehampton. They were called to the semi-detached house at 10.35am and are still fighting the blaze.

Steve Brighton, who lives next door, said: “We heard shouting, looked out and there was smoke everywhere. Thankfully, the family all got out all right.”