A FIRE at a food factory involving a large tumble dryer was caused by an accidental ignition.

Two fire engines were called to the blaze at Lizzie’s Food Factory in Victoria Road, Burgess Hill just before 5am today.

A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the fire involved an industrial tumbledryer in the first floor of the food factory.  

She also confirmed the fire was started accidentally.

No injuries were reported at the scene.