UPDATE: A27 partially closed as 12 fire engines tackle Chichester thatch fire

A thatch fire in Chichester is being tackled by 12 fire engines with the A27 partially closed this evening (Saturday, October 29).
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Oct 2016, 20:15 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:39 BST

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Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-230628001Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-230628001
Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-230628001

Firefighters from across the district have been sent to a property on Crockerhill after the initial call at around 5.45pm, including the aerial ladder platform.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service tweeted the roof and first floor of the property is well alight.

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The A27 was closed eastbound at Crockerhill between Chichester and Fontwell because of the fire but one lane is now blocked with the county council urging motorists to avoid the area.

Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-231121001Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-231121001
Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-231121001

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Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-230713001Crockerhill house fire. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-161029-230713001
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