A car park had to be closed while emergency services dealt with an electrical fire.
Firefighters attended the fire in the Market Place car park in Burgess Hill.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the fire involves underground electrical cables.
A spokesman from West Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “We are currently dealing with a fire involving underground electrical cables in the Market Place car park in Burgess Hill.
“The car park is currently closed for public safety. The shopping centre remains open and alternative parking is available on Station Road.”
An update later said: "The Market Place car park has now reopened to shoppers but ongoing local restrictions remain in the car park.
"The incident has been handed over to UK Power Networks and Southern Gas Networks."
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