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F&RS Call Ref: 5328 Time: 07:32-08:44 Location: NORTH RD, THREE BRIDGES Incident: Spillage - approx 20 litres of fuel leaked onto road - made safe by WSFRS using EA [environmental agency] pack - incident left with highways - WrL Crawley Police report Police search Fittleworth area for missing person Police have mounted a search of the Fittleworth area after reports that a vulnerable person has gone missing. A police helicopter has been in use. Officers are searching an area around the village including Hesworth Common. update 20:30 Police report the missing man has returned safely to a local address. F&RS Call Ref: 5342 Time: 14:05-14:30 Location: JUNCTION WITH ST FRANCIS CLOSE & COLWELL RD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: Spillage - petrol leaking from car onto road - made safe by WSFRS - advice given to driver - WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 5345 Time: 15:24-15:50 Location: FLAT, THE PARADE, EAST WITTERING Incident: Fire - fire in kitchen from cooker - out on arrival - inspection only by WSFRS - accidental ignition - Wrl Chichester, WrL Petworth F&RS Call Ref: 5346 Time: 15:33-15:45 Location: SHERMANBURY RD, WORTHING Incident: Fire - fire on gas hob - extinguished using 2BA and 1HR - property ventilated using PPV fan - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5349 Time: 16-55-18:21 Location: PUB, DORKING RD, KINGSFOLD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - 3 persons trapped - casualties extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - casualties taken to hospital by air and land ambulance - vehicles and road made safe by WSFRS WrL Horsham, WrL & HRT Crawley, WrL Dorking [Surrey FRS] Police report ref: PR39566/2012 Four seriously injured following collision on A24, Horsham Police and emergency services attended a road traffic collision involving a silver Honda car and a red Nissan on the Dorking Road, Horsham on Sunday 1 July. The head-on collision, in which one driver received life threatening injuries, was near the Dog and Duck pub. A 36-year-old man from Staines, Middlesex, who was driving the Honda was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries. His passenger, a 32-year-old woman also from Staines, has been taken to Kings College Hospital with neck and leg injuries and remains in a critical condition. The Nissan driver, a 68-year-old Worthing man has been taken to the Royal London Hospital with life threatening injuries and his 65-year-old female passenger, also from Worthing, has been taken to East Surrey Hospital with a fractured pelvis. If you witnessed the collision or saw either car prior to the incident please call 101 quoting Operation- Bydown. Police report ref: PR39604/2012 Driver dies from his injuries 3 July 2012 The driver of a Nissan car who suffered serious injuries in a collision in Horsham on Sunday 1 July has sadly died. Edward Upton, 68, of Carisbrooke Drive, Worthing, died in the Royal London Hospital this evening Tuesday 3 July. Police and emergency services attended the head-on collision involving a silver Honda car and a red Nissan on Sunday 1st July, at 4.45pm. Mr Upton was taken to the Royal London Hospital with life threatening injuries. His 65-year-old woman passenger, also from Worthing, was taken to East Surrey Hospital with a fractured pelvis. A 36-year-old man from Staines, Middlesex, who was driving the Honda was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with serious but non life threatening injuries. A 32-year-old woman also from Staines, went to Kings College Hospital in London with neck and leg injuries and remains in a critical condition. Police are still appealing for witnesses to the collision. Ring 101 quoting Operation Bydown. F&RS Call Ref: 5353 Time: 20:07-20:23 Location: WEMBLEY AVE, LANCING Incident: Fire - fire in bathroom extraction unit - out on arrival - inspection only by WSFRS - advice given to occupier - accidental ignition - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5356 Time: 21:09-22:08 Location: B2133 LOXWOOD Incident: RTC - involving 1 car overturned and into tree - 1 male extricated by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment - further male casualty released by WSFRS - both casualties taken to hospital by ambulance - vehicle made safe by WSFRS WrL Billingshurst, WrL Petworth, WrL & HRT Crawley return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5359 Time: 01:55-02:17 Location: SEAFRONT, CULVER RD, FELPHAM Incident: Fire - 2 beach huts destroyed by fire - 3rd hut slightly damaged by radiated heat - 2HR used by WSFRS - deliberate ignition WrLx2 Bognor Regis F&RS Call Ref: 5363 Time: 09:00-09:42 Location: SHOP BUILDING - LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC - car in to shop interior - no persons trapped - small fire out on arrival of F&RS - PPV fan and 2Ba used to clear smoke - female driver taken to hospital by ambulance - shop and car made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 5374 Time: 11:59-12:24 Location: HOSPITAL - HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Fire - fire in commercial tumble dryer in laundry room - fire out on arrival of F&RS - inspection made by F&RS using thermal imaging camera and 2BA - incident handed over to hospital engineer - accidental - WrLx2 east Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 5380 Time: 13:37-14:00 Location: SOCIAL CLUB - ARUNDEL ROAD, ANGMERING Incident Fire - fire in electrical cupboard of single storey building 15mx20m used as social club - electrics isolated - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - WrL East Preston, WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 5391 Time: 16:44-17:02 Location: A24 SOUTHBOUND, ASHINGTON Incident: RTC -1 car overturned - no persons trapped - inspection only by F&RS - - WrL Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 5394 Time: 17:05-17:57 Location: HOUSE - GRAFTON ROAD, SELSEY Incident: Chimney fire -extinguished by F&RS using chimney equipment - advice given to occupier - WrL Selsey F&RS Call Ref: 5410 Time: 21:52-22:28 Location: MARINE CRESCENT, GORING Incident: RTC - 1 car - female adult trapped and extricated from car by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5424 Time: 09:26-10:55 Location: BASEMANT FLAT - CLIFTON ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Flooding - 1.5 feet of water and raw sewage coming from outside building and pumped by F&RS from flat into foul water drain WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 5425 Time: 09:59-11:11 Location: HOUSE JUNCTION WITH EMERALD QUAY RIVERSIDE ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC - car in collision with house - female driver released by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and electrical cutting equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5426 Time: 10:08-10:37 Location: PUB - MILL LANE, ARUNDEL Incident: Fire - fire in pub kitchen involving grill - 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - damaged areas cut away and made safe - accidental WrL Shoreham, WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 5431 Time: 11:27-11:51 Location: REAR OF HOUSES NEAR A27, CASTLE GORING Incident: Bonfire - causing large amounts of smoke across A27 - bonfire extinguished by F&RS using 1HR - advice given to occupier WrL Shoreham Make sure that bonfires are away from fences, garden sheds and properties. Piled rubbish for bonfires is often used as a refuge by animals - look out for hibernating hedgehogs and sleeping pets. Keep children and pets away from the bonfire - Never light the fire using flammable liquids. Consider wind direction and nearby roads. - Never leave a bonfire unattended. Don't burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint - many produce toxic fumes and containers may explode F&RS Call Ref: 5436 Time: 12:53-13:30 Location: JUNCTION OF SAINT HILL ROAD AND WEST HOATHLEY ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: RTC - collision involving van and lorry - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 5437 Time: 13:03-15:13 Location: FAIRBRIDGE WAY BURGESS HILL Incident: Fire - 1 dust cart severely damaged by fire - thermal cutting equipment used by F&RS to access rear rubbish compartment - 2BA, 2HRs and 1 misting HR used to extinguish fire - accidental - WrLx2 Burgess Hill, TRU officersx5 return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5477 Time: 13:29-13:49 Location: NHS HOSPITAL- LEWES ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: Fire - fire in sterilising machine in hospital sterilising unit - fire out on arrival of F&RS - inspection only by F&RS - accidental WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 5480 Time: 14:06-14:42 Location: HOUSE - HAM ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Flooding - basement of the house flooded and electrics affected - water pumped by F&RS and advice given to occupiers WrL Littlehampton After flooding There are a number of things to be aware of when clearing up after a flood. Detailed advice on clearing up safely, making an insurance claim and temporary housing is available on the Environment Agency website. F&RS Call Ref: 5490 Time: 18:23-19:00 Location: A281, LOWER BEEDING Incident: RTC - collision involving 3 cars - 1 female adult trapped and extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment before being taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS WrL Horsham, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley. WrL Partridge Green F&RS Call Ref: 5496 Time: 21:15- 23:55 Location: END OF TERRACE HOUSE - ST AUBYNS ROAD, FISHERSGATE Incident: Fire - in 1st floor and roof space of house - 75% of 1st floor and 100% of roof damaged by fire and heat - 10BA, 5HRS and ALP used by F&RS - gas and electricity supplies isolated - incident under investigation WrLx2 Hove, WrLx2 Shoreham, ALP Brighton, CU Bognor, FIO return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5558 Time: 09:25-09:51 Location: RUSTINGTON BY PASS, RUSTINGTON Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - 2 persons assisted from cars by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by F&RS WrLx2 Littlehampton return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5595 Time: 02:48-03:11 Location: OUTSIDE FLATS -RAWLINSON ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - bin store adjacent to 3 storey block of flats well alight on arrival of F&RS - 2BA, 1HR used - suspected arson WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 5606 Time: 11:35-12:13 Location: SPORTS CENTRE - HURST ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - chip pan on fire in kitchen of sports centre - fire out on arrival of F&RS - gas and electrical supplies isolated - accidental WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 5629 Time: 23:57-01:12 Location: 4 SHOPS - TARRING ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - floodwater from weather conditions affecting 4 shops - shops pumped out by F&RS WrL Worthing return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5632 Time: 00:01-01:01 Location: HOUSE - BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - floodwater affecting 3 flats due to debris blocking drains on roof - debris cleared by F&RS using ALP WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5633 Time: 00:03-00:23 Location: A2032, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - car trapped in floodwater removed by F&RS - A2032 closed by police due to floodwater - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5634 Time: 00:05-00:27 Location: HOUSE - KEYMER ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: Weather Related - flood water entering house - drains cleared by F&RS - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 5635 Time: 00:07-00:39 Location: PUB - LONDON ROAD, CUCKFIELD Incident: Weather Related - flood water about to enter pub - water diverted by F&RS using sandbags - WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 5639 Time: 00:21-01:00 Location: 2 HOUSES - STREET LANE, ARDINGLY Incident: Weather Related - approx 5cm of flood water in house - water removed by F&RS - WrL Turners Hill F&RS Call Ref: 5649 Time: 00:49-01:24 Location: HOUSE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE - LUXFORD ROAD, LINFIELD Incident: Weather Related - flood water in garage and about to enter house - floodwater pumped by F&RS - WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 5655 Time: 01:32-02:01 Location: MALTHOUSE LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: Weather Related - car and occupants towed from floodwater by F&RS - WrL Hurstpierpoint F&RS Call Ref: 5663 Time: 09:44-11:26 Location: HOUSE - LADYDELL ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - flooding in garden entering house - flooding pumped by F&RS - WrL Worthing Police report - Ref: PR39638/2012 Time: 11:10 Location: Gales Drive, Three Bridges Incident: Three Bridges shopkeeper robbed Police are seeking witnesses to the robbery of a shopkeeper outside his premises. At about 11.10am The victim had just returned to his shop, the Mace store in Gales Drive, Three Bridges, with goods for his shop which he had just bought at a Redhill cash and carry. As he was unloading outside the back entrance in Gales Place he was jumped on by two men who are described as white, wearing black hooded tops, and having Polish accents. They pushed him to the ground and stole his mobile phone and bags of cigarettes to the value of over £4500, it is believed that they fled on foot. There was heavy rain at the time on Sunday morning and local people may have noticed this pair runing away carrying bags. Anyone who can help is asked to call Police on 101 quoting serial 0554 of 8/7. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 1111. F&RS Call Ref: 5670 Time: 11:26-11:41 Location: NORTHBOUND SLIPROAD OFF LONDON ROAD, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 5672 Time: 11:38-12:49 Location: BILLINGSHURST ROAD, ASHINGTON Incident: RTC - 1 car in collision with tree - female adult extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Storrington, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5679 Time: 14:25-14:47 Location: HOUSE - LIMETREE AVENUE, FINDON VALLEY Incident: Weather Related - water coming through roof of house - roof sheeting by F&RS -WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5685 Time: 15:56-16:29 Location: HOUSE - PEVENSEY ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - water entering house - water diverted by F&RS- salvage undertaken an blocked drains in road way cleared - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5686 Time: 15:58-16:29 Location: BINES GREEN ROAD, BINES GREEN Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars and 1 caravan - no persons trapped - one 10 year old boy given oxygen therapy by F&RS - total of 5 persons taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Partridge Green, WrL Steyning, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5688 Time: 16:07-20:06 Location: HOUSE AND ATTACHED GARAGE - WINCHELSEA GARDENS, WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - flood water in garage and house - floodwater pumped by F&RS - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5691 Time: 16:44-21:19 Location: 3 HOUSES - HALSBURY ROAD WORTHING Incident: Weather Related - flood water affecting house - floodwater pumped by F&RS - WrL Worthing return to previous window Police report ref: PR39656/2012 Time: 21:00 Location: Nyewood Lane near Stocker Road, Bognor Worthing man found dead Police are investigating the death of 45-year-old Lee Matthews, of Orkney Court, Worthing, whose body was found at a house in Ivydore Avenue, Worthing, at 10.30am. His death is being treated as unexplained. ( a post mortem took place on Tuesday 10 July . This was inconclusive and police are awaiting toxicology tests.) A 47-year-old woman was arrested at the scene for the unlawful supply of a controlled substance. She has been bailed until August 9. As part of the investigation, a quantity of prescribed medication was taken from the address. The death was referred to the IPCC as there had been police contact with the two people the night before.The IPCC has considered the referral and it has decided that the matter should be subject of a local investigation. F&RS Call Ref: 5729 Time: 12:45-13:08 Location: A24 ROBIN HOOD ROUNDABOUT, HORSHAM Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - 1 man released from car before arrival of F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 5743 Time: 15:18-15:50 Location: PETROL STATION - BROAD PIECE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Spillage - approx 30 litres of fuel leaked from car on garage forecourt - leak stopped by F&RS and car moved to place of safety - advice given to car owner - WrL Littlehampton return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5766 Time: 03:16-06:53 Location: COPPICE LANE, SELSEY Incident: Flooding - road flooded to knee depth from burst water main - 5 cars damaged by flood water - no properties affected - water pumped by F&RS - incident left with Portsmouth Water Board - WrL Selsey return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5834 Time: 12:24-12:48 Location: FINDON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Weather related - flooding in road not affecting properties - inspection and advice given to residents by F&RS - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5837 Time: 12:51-13:17 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - SHOOTING FIELD, SYEYNING Incident: Fire - fire in microwave - fire out on arrival of F&RS - elderly female occupier with smoke inhalation given oxygen by F&RS - accidental - WrL Steyning F&RS Call Ref: 5840 Time: 15:07-15:29 Location: ACCOMMODATION BLOCK OF SCHOOL - CHRISTS HOSPITAL ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: fire - fire in computer - fire out on arrival of F&RS inspection only - accidental - WrL Horsham Police report ref: PR39662/2012 Time: 21:00 Location: Nyewood Lane near Stocker Road, Bognor Police officer injured in Bognor collision A 37-year-old response officer has been taken to St Richards Hospital with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder after the marked police car she was travelling in collided with a garden wall following a collision with a black VW Golf. The incident happened on Nyewood Lane near Stocker Road, Bognor at around 9pm. The police car was responding to an emergency call in Nyetimber Lane and had its blue lights and sirens on. A 53-year-old woman from Bognor who was driving the black Golf was treated at the scene for shock. Her passengers, a 25-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, also from Bognor, were uninjured. The 24-year-old officer who was driving the police vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward who saw the collision or either of the cars prior to the incident to please call 101 quoting serial 1779 of 11/7. F&RS Call Ref: 5860 Time: 23:31-23:56 Location: CAFE REAR OF GOLF OFFICE, SEA LANE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Fire - rubbish bin at the rear of cafe well alight on arrival of F&RS - 1HR used - arson - WrL Littlehampton return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5862 Time: 02:25-07:58 Location: LARGE DETACHED HOUSE - HOLTYE ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Fire - roof and 1st floor of house destroyed by fire - ground floor of house severely affected by fire - 4BHRS, 4BA and ALP used by F&RS - incident under investigation as to cause of fire WrLx2 East Grinstead, WrL Turners Hill, WrL Forest Row, WrL Lingfield, WrL Crawley, CU Haywards Heath, WrC Burgess Hill, WrLx2 Burgess Hill, ALP Horsham, WrL Partridge Green, FIO PHOTOS ©WSF&RS F&RS Call Ref: 5901 Time: 14:16-14:54 Location: A24 BETWEEN OAST AND SOUTHWATER ROUNDABOUTS, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - fire in brake system of cement lorry - road closed by police - 1 HR by F&RS - lorry escorted from dual carriageway by police and F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham, WrL Billingshurst F&RS Call Ref: 5903 Time: 15:09-15:53 Location: HOUSE - GRAVELLY CRESCENT, LANCING Incident: Assistance to RSPCA officer - young seagull trapped under flat aerial on roof of house- seagull rescued by F&RS using ladders and left with RSPCA officer - WrL Lancing F&RS Call Ref: 5904 Time: 15:37-15:55 Location: RUSHAMS ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - fire in rear of flatbed van - 1HR by F&RS - accidental - incident left with police - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 5909 Time: 17:02-19:02 Location: OFFICE BUILDING - THE ESPLANADE, WORTHING Incident: Weather related - severe flooding affecting electrics and fire alarm system of 4th floor office - extensive salvage carried out by F&RS WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5910 Time: 17:36-18:08 Location: SCOUT HUT - STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: Spillage - spillage of camping toilet cleaning chemicals - spillage diluted by F&RS - 12 children led from building and assessed by ambulance paramedics of signs of any ill effects - no persons went to hospital - WrLx2 Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: Time: 22:33-00:04 Location: ISAACS LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: RTC - 1 car off road into 5 foot deep ditch - male adult extricated by F&RS using hyraulic rescue equipment and taken to hopsital WrLx2 Burgess Hill, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley Police report ref: PR39688/2012 Time: 10:30 Location: A273 Isaac's Lane in Burgess Hill Man seriously injured after car collided with a tree on A273, Burgess Hill A car collided with a tree on the A273 on Isaac's Lane in Burgess Hill at 10.30pm and police are appealing for witnesses to anyone who saw what happened. A 21-year-old man from Chelwood Gate near Haywards Heath was driving the silver Ford Ka when the vehicle left the road and hit the tree. He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting serial 1752 of 12/07. return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5931 Time: 00:54-01:18 Location: BOGNOR PIER, THE ESPANADE, BOGNOR Incident: Fire - fire in external decking of nightclub - 1HR and small tools used by F&RS - accidental - WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 5936 Time: 05:54-06:24 Location: A23 NORTHBOUND, HICKSTEAD TO BOLNEY Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 male adult treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by F&RS and incident left with police - WrL Hurstpierpoint F&RS Call Ref: 5967 Time: 16:24-17:01 Location: HOUSE - WILDACRE CLOSE, IFOLD Incident: Fire - in oven out on arrival of F&RS - oven inspected and removed by F&RS - electrical supply isolated and advice given to occupier - accidental - WrL Billingshurst F&RS Call Ref: 5972 Time: 18:28-19:05 Location: ALLEYWAY OFF WESTLAND AVENUE, WEST TARRING Incident: Fire - 2 wheelie bins and fence destroyed by fire - house guttering and fascia board damaged by fire - small amount of fire damage to car - 1HR and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - suspected arson - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 5979 Time: 23:05-23:24 Location: HOUSE - PENNYCRESS AVENUE, DURRINGTON, WORTHING Incident: Fire - fire in washing machine - fire out on arrival of F&RS - washing machine removed from house by F&RS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 5991 Time: 12:41-12:35 Location: 1st FLOOR FLAT - MANOR ROAD, WORTHING Incident: Fire - fire in kitchen of flat caused by cooking - fire out on arrival of F&RS - flat ventilated by F&RS - elderly female occupier given 1st aid by F&RS for mild smoke inhalation - accidental - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 6003 Time: 13:59-14:49 Location: A2011 CRAWLEY NEAR THE PEASE POTTAGE, ROUNDABOUT Incident: Weather Related - floodwater affecting one side of the road - floodwater diverted by F&RS using small tools - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6008 Time: 14:51-15:55 Location: HOUSE - STEIN ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: Weather Related - floodwater coming from roadway affecting ground floor of house - water pumped by F&RS and advice given to occupier - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 6012 Time: 15:25-15:59 Location: MID TERRACED HOUSE - QUEENS LANE, ARUNDEL Incident: Fire - in roof space of house - 2BA, 1HR thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by F&RS - houses either side checked by F&RS - accidental- WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 6017 Time: 16:19-18:54 Location: 2 HOUSES - INLANDS ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: Weather Related -floodwater coming from roadway affecting ground floor rooms of houses - road closed by F&RS - water pumped by F&RS and advice given to occupiers - WrL Chichester Police report ref: PR39713/2012 Time: 5:40 pm Location: Arundel Park Hotel, The Causeway, Arundel Arundel arson investigated as hate crime Detectives are investigating a hate crime incident which has taken place at the Arundel Park Hotel. Police were called at 5.40pm by a member of the public reporting that the entrance to the hotel, in The Causeway, Arundel, was on fire. Shortly afterwards, a hotel guest discovered a blanket that had racist language written on it. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service also attended the scene and initial investigations revealed that an accelerant had been used to start the blaze. The incident is being investigated as racially aggravated arson with intent. A police spokesperson said they were linking the arson with the discovery in the car park of the blanket, and this is being treated as a hate crime because of the racist language that was used. Fortunately no-one was injured as a result of the arson but this could have been far more serious if it hadn't been spotted quickly and extinguished. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting serial 1349 of 14 July. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111." return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6036 Time: 00:35-00:53 Location: MARINE DRIVE, WEST BOGNOR Incident: RTC - 1 car - no persons trapped - driver medically checked by ambulance paramedics but didn't attend hospital - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6098 Time: 12:11-12:42 Location: BUILDING SUPPLIES COMPANY - BRIDGE ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: Cylinder - 13kg gas cylinder leaking outside building - cordon established by F&RS and protective covering HR put in place - cylinder allowed to vent to open air - WrLx2 Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 6099 Time: 12:30-12:40 Location: PUB - MARKET AVENUE, CHICHESTER Incident: Fire - bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by F&RS - accidental - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 6100 Time: 12:54-13:12 Location: DENTAL SURGERY - BROADWATER BOULEVARD, BROADWATER, WORTHING Incident: Fire - fire in ventilation compressor - fire out on arrival of F&RS - surgery ventilated and compressor removed - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 6117 Time: 18:44-19:10 Location: MONTESWOOD LANE, LINDFIELD Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 male adult medically checked by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Haywards Heath Police report ref: PR39772/2012 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Shripney Road, Bognor Regis Appeal after woman found unconscious in a Bognor street Police are appealing for information as to what may have happened to a woman who was found unconscious in a road in Bognor Regis. The 30-year-old woman, who had been drinking, had been walking in Shripney Road. Police found the woman unconscious in the road at 7.30pm this evening. She had minor bruises but cannot remember what happened before being taken by ambulance. Anyone who saw her in the area or a silver or grey car which might have stopped to ask her if she needed help, is asked to come forward. They should contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1462 of 16/7 return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6134 Time: 02:49-03:10 Location: OFF BLAKES ROAD, NEAR ADMIRALTY GARDENS, BOGNOR Incident: Fire - 3 wooden boats 3m x 2m, 2m of fencing and 1 tree on fire between dinghy pens - 2HRs and small tools used by F&RS - police in attendance - arson - WrL Bognor SITE MAINTENANCE return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6258 Time: 00:11-00:44 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - THE GARRONES, POUND HILL Incident: Fire - in 1st floor airing cupboard - 20% of 1st floor severely damaged by fire - remainder of 1st floor severely damaged by heat and smoke - ground floor slightly damaged by smoke - 4BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by F&RS - electricity and gas supplies isolated - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6269 Time: 09:43-10:12 Location: OFFICE BUILDING - FLEMING WAY, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - fire in light fitting in ground floor toilets - 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - electrics isolated - PPV fan used to clear smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6285 Time: 18:19-18:38 Location: JUNCTION OF BALING HILL AND ROBIN HOOD LANE, BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: RTC - collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 6295 Time: 20:53-21:11 Location: FURNACE DRIVE, FURNACE GREEN Incident: RTC - 1 car - 2 casualties given 1st aid by F&RS and assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Crawley return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6303 Time: 00:27-01:23 Location: REAR OF GOLF COURSE OFF STAPLEFIELD ROAD, CUCKFIELD Incident: Fire - large quantity of garden refuse alight on open ground - fire at risk of spreading - fire break created by F&RS fire extinguished using 2HRS - WrLx2 Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 6311 Time: 10:07-10:57 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - DUNCTON CLOSE, CRAWLEY Incident: Smoke issuing - from unattended cooking -house heavy smoke logged - PPV fan used by F&RS to clear smoke from house - 2 children assessed by ambulance paramedics for signs of smoke inhalation but didn't go to hospital - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horley F&RS Call Ref: 6323 Time: 14:33-15:44 Location: WEST MEADS DRIVE BOGNOR Incident: FATAL RTC - car in collision with tree on roundabout - sadly the male driver died at the scene - incident left with police WrLx2 Bognor Police report ref: PR39782/2012 Time: 2.30pm Location: Shripney Road, Bognor Regis Police investigate fatal Bognor Regis collision Police are investigating a fatal road collision in Bognor Regis yesterday afternoon (Saturday). At around 2.30pm a grey Skoda Octavia entered The Martletts roundabout at the end of West Mead Drive where it mounted the reservation and collided with trees. Sadly the driver, 57-year-old Mark Pittwood of Gilwyns, Bognor Regis, died at the scene. Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Pershore. F&RS Call Ref: 6332 Time: 17:00-17:37 Location: NEAR SHOREHAM AIRPORT, SHOREHAM Incident: Aircraft incident - piper cherokee plane with 2 people on board crash landed in field - both persons unhurt - no fire situation - airport fire service and police in attendance - incident left with air accident investigation branch WrL Shoreham, WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing, L4T Shoreham, TRU officers PHOTO Copyright Eddie Mitchell Tel 0771 605974 F&RS Call Ref: 6350 Time: 23:27-23:39 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSES - BROADFIELD BARTON BROADFIELD CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - wheelie bin well alight - 1HR by F&RS - arson - WrL Crawley Police report ref: PR39777 / 2012 Location: 2 Caernarvon Road, Chichester Local 'crackhouse' closed in Chichester read report here return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6357 Time: 06:20-07:09 Location: A286, EASEBOURNE Incident: RTC - 1 car overturned - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Midhurst F&RS Call Ref: 6371 Time: 14:34-15:10 Location: 4 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, CHICHESTER Incident: Fire - fire in kitchen of 2nd floor warden controlled flat - fire out on arrival of F&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away by F&RS - elderly male occupier with smoke inhalation taken to hospital by ambulance - accidental - WrL Chichester Police report ref: RAL/01 Time: 5pm Location: Itchenor Sailing Club, Chichester BODY FOUND IN WATER At 5pm, officers were called by the Coastguard Service to Itchenor Sailing Club, Chichester following reports of a body in the water. Sadly we can confirm that a body has subsequently been recovered from just outside the Harbour on the salt flats. The body has been taken to St Richards Hospital at Chichester where efforts will be made to make an indentification by the local Coroners officer for Chichester. Police reference 1165/22/07/2012 refers. Police Update On Sunday 22 July at 5pm, officers were called by the Coastguard Service to Itchenor Sailing Club, near Chichester, following reports of a body in the water. Sadly we can confirm that a body, wearing swimming trunks and goggles, was recovered a short while later from just outside the Harbour on the salt flats. The body is believed to be that of a 62-year old Chichester man. Police are not treating the incident as suspicious and the Coroner's Officer has been informed. return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6407 Time: 12:35-12:49 Location: WOODS REAR OF WATERFIELD GARDENS BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - fire in woodland extinguished by F&RS - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6408 Time: 13:07-13:29 Location: FARMLAND, COWDRAY PARK, MIDHURST Incident: Fire - 1 large ride on lawn mower destroyed by fire - 2HRs by F&RS - accidental - WrL Midhurst F&RS Call Ref: 6421 Time: 18:30-19:13 Location: SNOW HILL - A264, CRAWLEY DOWN Incident: RTC - collision involving 1 car and 1 light van - 1 male adult released by ambulance paramedics before arrival of F&RS - 1 female adult extricated using by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - both persons taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrL Turners Hill, WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6423 Time: 18:54-19:20 Location: LEWES ROAD, LINDFIELD Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police WrLx2 Haywards Heath return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6459 Time: 11:57-12:26 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS - HOLYROOD PLACE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - in ground floor bin room of flats - 3 wheelie bins damaged by fire - room 50% damaged by smoke - 4BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by F&RS - suspected arson - 1 adult female treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics for the effects of smoke inhalation after smoke had entered the stairwell of flats- WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6471 Time: 14:08-14:25 Location: BALCOMBE ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: RTC - collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Haywards Heath return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6506 Time: 10:15-10:45 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - PATCHING CLOSE, GORING Incident: Fire - approx 10m of wooden garden fencing, small shed and garden items damaged by fire - radiated heat damage to exterior guttering of house - 1HR by F&RS - accidental - WrL East Preston, WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 6514 Time: 10:26-10:58 Location: NIGHTINGALE MEADOW - NIGHTINGALE LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: Fire - fire in field - fire extinguished by F&RS - arson - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 6516 Time: 10:46-11:09 Location: DRIVEWAY OF HOUSE - ORCHARD AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: Fire - fire in camper van extinguished by F&RS using 2BA, 1HR - accidental - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 6533 Time: 14:57-15:44 Location: BUNGALOW - LINCHMERE PLACE, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - 20% of lounge severely damaged by fire- remainder of bungalow severely damaged by heat and smoke - 4BA, 2HRs by F&RS - adult female occupier escorted from bungalow by F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance with smoke inhalation - suspected arson WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horley F&RS Call Ref: 6540 Time: 19:45-20:03 Location: HOUSE - NIGHTINGALE LANE, TURNERS HILL Incident: Fire - small fire in kitchen involving cooking - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - kitchen ventilated - accidental WrL Turners Hill F&RS Call Ref: 6542 Time: 20:48-20:57 Location: SPLASH POINT OFF WARWICK STREET, WORTHING Incident: Fire - disposable barbeque in bin - fire extinguished by F&RS using buckets of water - WrL Worthing Top tips If you're using a disposable BBQ check that the ashes are completely cold before moving it. To avoid starting a fire you should allow it to cool for several hours and then consider pouring water over it to make sure it's out. No barbecue should be left unattended due to the risk of fire or injury return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6560 Time: 01:12-01:47 Location: BASEMENT FLAT - SOUTH TERRACE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Fire - fire involving curtain and external porch way - fire out on arrival of F&RS - flat smoke logged - PPV fan used by F&RS to ventilate flat - arson - police in attendance - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 6563 Time: 07:34-08:23 Location: FIELD NEAR WATER TOWER OFF KEYMER LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: Fire - 1 tonne of hay involved in fire - fire allowed to burn out under control by F&RS - surrounding area damped down - arson WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 6579 Time: 10:32-10:57 Location: BROADFIELD PARK, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - unattended fire extinguished by F&RS - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6581 Time: 12:22-13:04 Location: SHELTERED HOUSING FLATS - IRVINE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Fire - fire in kitchen of 1st floor flat - 2BA, 1HR, PPV fan and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - cause of fire under investigation - WrLx2 Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 6610 Time: 19:37-19:53 Location: HOUSE - MANOR HALL ROAD, SOUTHWICK Incident: Fire - fire in wooden conservatory - 1HR used by F&RS - accidental - WrL Shoreham, WrL Hove ESF&RS F&RS Call Ref: 6615 Time: 21:09-21:26 Location: BUSINESS PARK - SHRIPNEY ROAD, BOGNOR Incident: Fire - bin fire extinguished by F&RS using 1HR - arson - WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 6619 Time: 21:31-23:07 Location: LAND OFF GUILDFORD ROAD, BROADBRIDGE HEATH Incident: Fire -large amount of building materials and timber being burnt on open ground - 2HRs used by F&RS and surrounding area damped down - WrL Horsham return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6626 Time: 00:52-01:31 Location: OUTSIDE FLATS - LAUREL WALK, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - motorbike and fence destroyed by fire - smoke from fire entered communal hallway of flats - 3 persons escorted from upper flat by F&RS - 2BA. 1HR and PPV fan used by F&RS - arson - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley, FIO F&RS Call Ref: 6648 Time: 11:54-12:20 Location: HOUSE - NORTH STREET, TURNERS HILL Incident: Fire - fire in cooker - fire out on arrival of F&RS - 4 persons left building before arrival of F&RS - cooker removed from building and damped down using 1HR and thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 6651 Time: 13:08-13:37 Location: FIELD OFF CRICKETFIELD ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Bonfire - unattended bonfire extinguished by F&RS using 1HR - WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 6652 Time: 14:30-15:40 Location: TURNERS HILL CROSSROADS B2110, B2028, TURNERS HILL Incident: RTC - collision involving car and van - 1 man released from car before arrival of F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL East Grinstead, WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6677 Time: 10:14-20:56 Location: WOODLAND OFF ATHELSTAN WAY, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - area of woodland and hedgerow alight - 1HR by F&RS - suspected arson - WrL Horsham, L4T Horsham return to previous window Police report ref: 39869/2012 Time: Location: Crawley Hospital Woman dies on Crawley Hospital roof Police have named the woman who died shortly before she was due to take part in a charity abseil from the roof of Crawley Hospital today as 96-year-old Gertrude Painter of Crossways, Three Bridges. Paramedics were called to the roof of the hospital when she collapsed, but sadly were unable to save her. A post mortem will take place to determine the cause of her death. There are no suspicious circumstances and the matter has been referred to the coroners officer. F&RS Call Ref: 6703 Time: 08:27-09:12 Location: HOUSE - MILL ROAD, WORTHING Incident: assistance to RSPCA Officer - seagull trapped by its wing on roof aerial - seagull rescued by TRO officer and FFs using ladders - seagull handed over to RSPCA officer - WrL Worthing, TRU Officerx1 F&RS Call Ref: 6706 Time: 09:43-10:32 Location: JUNIOR SCHOOL - SCHOOL LANE, FINDON Incident: Flooding - approx 40cm of water flooding swimming pool boiler room - water pumped by F&RS - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 6722 Time: 15:56-18:33 Location: RIVER ARUN OFF HOGG LANE, AMBERLEY Incident: Animal rescue - dairy cow trapped in mud and 4 feet of water in river - cow rescued by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment and farm machinery - TRU Officersx4 return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6755 Time: 13:10-13:24 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - JUBILEE WAY, STORRINGTON Incident: Fire - in cooker - fire out on arrival of F&RS light smoke damage - ventilation and inspection by F&RS - accidental WrL Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 6763 Time: 14:52-14:58 Location: BUILDING SITE - THE MARTLETTS, SHOREHAM Incident: Fire - unattended bonfire extinguished by F&RS using 1HR - WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 6768 Time: 17:22-19:45 Location: RECYCLING SITE - MARLBOROUGH LANE, LANCING Incident: Fire - in wood storage area of recycling building 40mx30m - 4HRS by F&RS - accidental - WrL Lancing, WrLx2 Worthing Time: 7.25pm Location: level crossing, Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester Petworth Man hit by train near Chichester A 24-year-old Petworth man is fighting for his life after being accidentally hit by a train. The man was crossing a level crossing at Fishbourne, near Chichester, at 7.25pm when he was hit. The incident is being treated as an accident. There is no indication the victim was attempting suicide. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton by Air ambulance. British Transport Police are trying to establish the circumstances behind the incident. return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6788 Time: 08:46-08:59 Location: FLATS - HAZELEWICK LANE, THREE BRIDGES, CRAWLEY Incident: Flooding from main water supply affecting communal stair enclosure - water and electrics isolated by F&RS and surface water removed - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6792 Time: 10:42-10:57 Location: MID TERRACED HOUSE - LEWES CLOSE, BOGNOR Incident: Fire - chip pan on fire in kitchen - fire out on arrival of F&RS - building heavily smoke logged - ventilation carried out by F&RS using PPV fan - accidental - WrL Bognor return to previous window F&RS Call Ref: 6822 Time: 00:47-01;03 Location: COXCOMBE WALK, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY Incident: Fire - undergrowth fire - fire out on arrival of F&RS - suspected arson - L4T Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 6824 Time: 03:48-04:07 Location: OUTSIDE SUPERMARKET - JANE MURREY WAY, BURGESS HILL Incident: Fire - clothes recycling skip on fire - 1HR by F&RS - suspected arson - WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 6831 Time: 11:13-12;03 Location: ALLEYWAY REAR OF ORCHARD WAY, BOGNOR Incident: Fire - shed, logs, 5m of panel fencing and hedgerow destroyed by fire - 2Hrs by F&RS - arson - WrL Arundel F&RS Call Ref: 6843 Time: 15:20-15:34 Location: A27 EASTBOUND ROAD, NEAR BOGNOR BRIDGE ROUNDABOUT, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC - collision involving car and van - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 6847 Time: 16:09-16:30 Location: HOUSE - BLENHEIM ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Fire - fire in bin in lounge - 1 man and 1 dog assisted from house by F&RS - 2BA, 1HR used - PPV fan used to ventilate smoke - suspected arson - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley return to previous window - August 2012 Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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