FIRE crews were called to an extraction unit which set alight at an industrial building.

Five fire engines went to Marsh Lane in Easthampnett, near Chichester, this morning at 10.40am.

Crews remained at the scene damping down to ensure there were no more hotspots.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 10.40am this morning to reports of a fire involving an industrial building on Marsh Lane, Easthampnett.

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“Joint Fire Control mobilised fire engines from Arundel, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Littlehampton and Selsey to the scene.

“Upon arrival, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire involving an extraction unit on the property.

“They remained on scene damping down to ensure there were no further hotspots.”