SEVERAL fire engines were called to the scene of a property fire.

Firefighters from West Sussex and Surrey tackled the blaze in Lambourne Close in Crawley, with crews seen spraying water onto the charred building.

Residents living nearby have been urged to avoid the area.

Eight fire engines are at the scene, with West Sussex Fire and Rescue claiming that a garage fire spread to the property.

Salfords Fire Station in Surrey has said that the fire is under control, with teams now damping down.