VIDEO: Investigation after 50 firefighters tackled major Bognor blaze

It took 50 firefighters to bring the fire at the Keith Jay Carpets and Furniture store in Bognor town centre under control after it went up in flames shortly after 6pm yesterday (September 16).

Today there is disruption on the roads between Lyon Street West, Bognor, and Sudley Road.

London Road is closed and diversions are in place.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the investigation into the cause of the blaze would start this morning.

Fire crews from across Hampshire and West Sussex were called upon to deal with the blaze.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Shortly after 6pm on Wednesday (September 16) Sussex Police and the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended a blaze carpet and furniture store Keith Jay Limited in London Road, Bognor Regis.

“The building and contents were badly damaged by the fire, the cause of which is still under investigation.

“No casualties were reported.

“Police cordoned off the scene and London Road was, and remains, closed to traffic.”

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