DOZENS of firefighters have been pictured attending a roof fire in Worthing.
Crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were snapped attending the incident in Chapel Road, Worthing, yesterday evening.
Pictures taken from the scene show firefighters working on a roof of a property, while a ladder stands nearby.
Firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the fire on the roof of the building, which is believed to have begun accidentally.
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A small cordon was also put in place, as members of the public from the area watched on.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for comment.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 8.37pm last night to reports of a fire involving a shop on Chapel Road in Worthing.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised three fire engines from Worthing Fire Station to the scene along with the Aerial Ladder Platform.
“Firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the fire on the roof of the building, which is believed to have begun accidentally.
“Fortunately there were no casualties as a result of this incident, and the last crew booked away from the scene at 9.56pm.”
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