An investigation was under way today after fire broke out in a factory storeroom in Littlehampton.

Fire crews were called to Eurotherm Drives in New Courtwick Lane, Wick, shortly before 4pm yesterday.

The firefighters, from Littlehampton, spent an hour bringing the fire under control and ventilating the smoke-logged building.

The company supplies electric motor control products to industry.

A fire brigade spokesman said an investigation was being carried out into the cause of the blaze.