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F&RS Call Ref: 8326 Time: 00:43-01:13 Location: CHARLES AVENUE, CHICHESTER Incident: VEHICLE FIRE car on fire - extinguished by WSF&RS using 2BA, 2HR - accidental ignition - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8343 Time: 12:37-13:28 Location: FELPHAM LEISURE CENTRE, FELPHAM WAY, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: RTC Collision involving 4 cars - 1 adult female extricated using hydraulic cutting equipment - 4 casualties conveyed to hospital by ambulance - vehicles and roadway made safe by WSF&RS WrL Bognor, WrL Littlehampton, WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8351 Time: 15:00-15:57 Location: ANTLANDS LANE, SHIPLEY BRIDGE, NR HORLEY Incident: RTC Collision involving 3 cars - 2 people extricated by WSFRS and conveyed to hospital by ambulance WrL Turners Hill, WrL Horley, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley return to previous window 
F&RS Call Ref: 8380 Time: 11:15-11:30 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, FITXALAN ROAD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE Out of control bonfire in rear garden - extinguished by fire crew using 1HR Jet - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 8392 Time: 14:50-15:15 Location: M23 SOUTHBOUND, JUNCTION 8 MERSTHAM TO JUNCTION 9 GATWICK Incident: VEHICLE FIRE 1 car alight - extinguished using 2BA, 1HR - accidental ignition - WrL Horley F&RS Call Ref: 8394 Time: 15:32-15:55 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, BETHUNE ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: FIRE Oven fire in ground floor kitchen - extinguished using 2BA, 1HR Jet, PPV fan used for smoke logging to ground floor - accidental ignition - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 8405 Time: 19:00-20:26 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, MANOR ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in swimming pool pump house - extinguished by WSF&RS using 2BA, 1HR Jet, CO2 extinguisher - accidental ignition - incident handed over to owner and advice given - 2xWrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8427 Time: 22:26-23:10 Location: DOMESTIC PROPERTY, BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 1 concrete shed used as motorcycle store well alight - Contents involved in fire severely damaged - extinguished by fire crew using 2BA, 1HR, PPV Fan - accidental ignition - 2 x WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8432 Time: 23:59-01:06 Location: B2110, HANDCROSS Incident: RTC Collision involving 1 car into a tree - 1 adult male medically trapped and extricated by fire crew using HRE and conveyed to hospital by ambulance, 1 male child released by Police prior to arrival of Fire service and conveyed to hospital - vehicle and roadway made safe by WSF&RS 2xWrL Crawley, HRT Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8439 Time: 08:33- on-going Location: SHOP, THE SQAURE, WESTBOURNE Incident: FIRE 2 storey building measuring approx 18m x 20m used as convenience store, fire in ground floor store room at rear of shop - extinguished by fire crew using 6BA, 2HR, 2xJets, PPV, TIC 2xWrL Havant [Hants FRS], WrL Chichester, Fire still under investigation by West Sussex FIO F&RS Call Ref: 8466 Time: 15:46-16:27 Location: DERELICT COMMUNITY CENTRE, FURNACE DRIVE, FURNACE GREEN Incident: FIRE fire in rear of single storey derelict building approx 50m x 20m, extinguished by WSF&RS using 2BA, 1HR and PPV in use for smoke clearance - deliberate ignition - 2xWrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8486 Time: 22:45-23:03 Location: FORD LANE, FORD Incident: RTC 1 car into brick wall - 1 male casualty removed from car and assessed by paramedics - scene made safe by WSF&RS and incident left with Police - WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 8488 Time: 23:49-00:15 Location: OPEN LAND TO REAR OF NIGHTINGALE LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in the open, rubbish on fire - extinguished by fire crew - WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8491 Time: 00:40-01:09 Location: CROOKTHORN LANE, CLIMPING Incident: RTC involving 1 motorcycle - removed from roadway by WSF&RS and scene made safe - WrL Littlehampton Police report Ref: PR40249/2012 Time: 00.35am Location: Climping Incident: Serious motorbike collision near Littlehampton Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Climping near Littlehampton just after midnight. A 30-year-old man from Bognor Regis was seriously injured when he came off his kawasaki motorbike at the roundabout between Bognor Road, Crookthorn Lane and Church Lane at 12.35am. There were no other vehicles involved. He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious but not life threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting serial 0034 of 04/09. F&RS Call Ref: 8492 Time: 01:50-03:09 Location: HOUSEBOAT, RIVERBANK, SHOREHAM BEACH Incident: FLOODING houseboat with water entering causing flooding - Salvage work undertaken by fire crew - Incident left with owner WrL Lancing F&RS Call Ref: 8494 Time: 06:06-06:27 Location: OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA Incident: RTC collision involving 1 light goods van into wall - 1 adult male released by WSF&RS and treated at scene by ambulance service - vehicle and roadway made safe - 2xWrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8501 Time: 10:28-10:50 Location: HILLFIELD PARK, HILLFIELD ROAD, SELSEY Incident: PERSONS TRAPPED 7 year old girl stuck in park swing - released by fire crew using cutting equipment - WrL Selsey F&RS Call Ref: 8507 Time: 12:47-13:12 Location: FARM, SINCOX LANE, SHIPLEY Incident: FIRE area of straw stubble alight in field - extinguished by WSF&RS using beaters and HR - WrL Billingshurst, L4T Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 8512 Time: 14:52-15:17 Location: JUNCTION OF NEW BARN HILL & STRETTINGTON LANE, STRETTINGTON Incident: RTC - Collision involving 2 cars - 1 elderly male trapped and extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - vehicle and roadway made safe by fire crews WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester, HRT Chichester return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8543 Time: 02:47-04:15 Location: HOUSE, COLLEGE LANE, HURSTPIERPOINT Incident: FIRE Fire in ground floor laundry, utility room of domestic property - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 4BA, 1HR and PPV fan for clearance of heavy smoke logging - room of origin 20% damaged by fire, 50% by heat, 100% smoke damage. 75% of ground floor area of property damaged by smoke and upper 2 floors 100% damaged by light smoke - accidental ignition 2xWrL Burgess Hill, WrL Henfield Police report Ref: PR40296/2012 Time: 03.00am Location: Chapel Road, Worthing Incident: Charity shop damaged by fire in Worthing A charity shop in Worthing was damaged after bins were set on fire at the back of the store in the early hours of this morning. The fire service was called to Chapel Road at about 3am following a report of a blaze behind Scope. As a result of the flames, damage was caused to the back door of the charity shop. Electric cables, guttering and lights were also melted at neighbouring premises. Scope was unable to open its shop today as a result of the fire, causing a loss to charity funds. If anyone saw anything suspicious between about 2am and 3am , or knows anything about the fire being started, contact police on 101 quoting serial 0145 of 5 September. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. F&RS Call Ref: 8550 Time: 07:19-07:43 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, THE BOULEVARD, GORING-BY-SEA Incident: FIRE Fire in kitchen of ground floor flat involving dishwasher - extinguished by fire crew using CO2 extinguisher - accidental ignition 2xWrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8551 Time: 07:53-08:23 Location: JUNCTION OF MILL ROAD & SCHOOL LANE, B2139, AMBERLEY Incident: RTC Collision involving 1 car into trees - 1 adult female released from vehicle with help from fire crews and assessed by ambulance service - vehicle and roadway made safe and incident left with Police 2xWrL Storrington, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8554 Time: 09:26-09:37 Location: FLAT - ARUNDEL ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Assistance - woman with fingers trapped in food processor released by WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 8558 Time: 11:01-11:21 Location: HEDGEROW BETWEEN RUGBY CLUB AND FIELD - IFIELD AVENUE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE - tree smouldering in hedgerow - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8563 Time: 12:02-13:02 Location: FIELD OFF HALEWICK LANE, SOMPTING Incident: FIRE - approx 530m x400m of standing crop and stubble destroyed by fire - approx 150m of hedgerow, fencing and sheds damaged by heat - 4HRs, 2 water back packs used by WS&FRS - accidental - early indications suggest cause to be workmen welding WrLx2 Worthing, WrL Shoreham, L4T Shoreham, L4T Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 8576 Time: 13;09-13:25 Location: OFF EASTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY A27, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE - roadside grass fire producing heavy smoke - fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - accidental - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8579 Time: 14:14-14:27 Location: TUSHMORE LANE NORTHGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC - car in collision with tree - no persons trapped - coolant spilt on roads and sanded by WSF&RS - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8582 Time: 15:15-16:44 Location: FARMLAND OFF A272, ROGATE Incident: FIRE - approx 10 tonnes of baled straw destroyed by fire - 3HRs used by F&RS - mechanical digger used to assist in turning over and damping down - deliberate ignition WrL Petersfield [HF&RS], L4T Midhurst, WrC Haslemere [HF&RS] F&RS Call Ref: 8587 Time: 16:21-17:00 Location: FARMLAND OFF A285, DUNCTON Incident: FIRE - straw baler and bales of straw well alight on arrival of WSF&RS - 1HR used by WSF&RS to extinguish baler - straw allowed to burn out under control - accidental WrL Petworth, WrL Chichester, L4T Chichester, L4T Petworth return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8609 Time: 10:57-11:55 Location: BOB LANE JUNCTION WITH TWINEHAM LANE, TWINEHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars, elderly male trapped, released by WSFRS using hydraulic rescue equipment, taken to hospital by ambulance WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8613 Time: 11:24-12:06 Location: REAR OF SHOPS - BECKET ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 2 sheds each 2x2m destroyed by fire - adjacent railway embankment damaged by fire - 2HRs used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8639 Time: 21:23-22:23 Location: PRIVATE ROAD OFF B21189, ALBOURNE Incident: FIRE tractor destroyed by fire - 2HRs and water from landrover used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Hurstpierpoint, L4T Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 8643 Time: 21:42-22:05 Location: ALLEYWAY OFF RUSSELL WAY, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE rubbish alight in alleyway - 1 back pack water sprayer and 1HR used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8652 Time: 00:27-01:26 Location: REAR OF 2 STOREY BLOCK OF SHOPS AND OFFICES - ANCHOR SPRINGS, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE in rear rubbish area involving 4 wheelie bins - building damaged by heat and smoke - 3HRs and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - police in attendance - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 8658 Time: 02:11-02:44 Location: PACKING WAREHOUSE - KELVIN LANE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in electrical light fitting in warehouse - 1Co2 extinguisher and ladder used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to assist with ventilation of smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley Police report Ref: PR40297/2012 Time: 12.40pm Location: Shoreham Incident: Shoreham footbridge closed, suspected explosive ordnance Shoreham footbridge is currently closed after a suspected ordnance was found in the river. Police received a call at 12.40pm today from workers excavating the river who had discovered what they believed to be an old ordnance [unexploded bomb]. The footbridge and Coronation Green has been closed while assessment from bomb disposal team is carried out. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "We are working to minimise the disruption to users of the footbridge while also ensuring that the public remain safe. We would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience while the assessment is being carried out." UPDATE- Shoreham footbridge has now reopened Time: 3.15pm Shoreham footbridge has now reopened after suspected unexploded ordnance was discovered in the River Adur by workers excavating the area. The item, which turned out to be a gas cannister, has been removed. Police spokesperson said: "The footbridge was closed for the safety of the public while the item was assessed. "We understand that this caused some inconvenience to users of the footbridge and thank them for their understanding and patience during this time." Police report Ref: PR40306/2012 Time: 7.50pm Location: Chichester Incident: Travellers moved on to allow for festival in Chichester Police, working with the local authority, have this evening acted to remove travellers from playing fields at Oaklands Park, Chichester. They have used their powers under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to remove the travellers to prevent disruption to the planned Get Active festival taking place on the site tomorrow. Sgt Alan Fenn said: "The travellers had moved on to the site this morning after being evicted from parish council land in Fishbourne. After speaking to them this afternoon, they agreed to move on again and this was reinforced by the use of the Section 61 power to ensure the festival could be held on the playing fields tomorrow. "The travellers left peacefully and the likelihood of any disruption to the event has now been minimised." F&RS Call Ref: 8666 Time: 10:02-10:56 Location: 3 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - FRIDAY STREET, WARNHAM Incident: FIRE bedroom of 2nd floor flat - 2BA, 1HR by WSF&RS - 10% of 2nd floor flat damaged by fire, 90% damaged by smoke - salvage undertaken - male occupier with smoke inhalation give 1st aid by F&RS - accidental - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8671 Time: 11:20-11:43 Location: HOUSE - RUSPER ROAD, IFIELD Incident: FIRE smoke issuing - fire in kitchen - fire out on arrival of F&RS - 2BA, 1PPV fan used by F&RS to assist in ventilating house - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8683 Time: 16:17-17:08 Location: ROWAN WAY, BOGNOR Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 female adult and 1 male adult released from car before arrival of WF&RS - both persons treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 elderly female adult in car medically assessed and treated on site by ambulance paramedics before being extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance WrLx2 Bognor, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8693 Time: 20:10-20:34 Location: FOOTPATH OFF MAPLE DRIVE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in undergrowth extinguished by WSF&RS - suspected deliberate ignition - WrL Burgess Hill return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8708 Time: 00:19-00:39 Location: BRIGHTON ROAD, PEASE POTTAGE Incident: RTC car in collision with lamp post - driver left the scene - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8715 Time: 06:44-07:55 Location: LONDON ROAD, BALCOMBE Incident: RTC car in collision with tree - 1 male adult trapped - man extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance after treatment at the scene from ambulance paramedics WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Turners Hill, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8746 Time: 15:06-15:36 Location: HOUSE - THE DRIVE, SHOREHAM Incident: Assistance to RSPCA 2 baby seagulls released from under roof top solar panels by WSF&RS using ladders and handed into the care of RSPCA officer WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 8755 Time: 17:21-18:34 Location: FIELD OFF OLD ARUNDEL ROAD, MAUDLIN, NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE hay destroyed by fire - 1HR and small tools used by WSF&RS - suspected deliberate ignition WrL Chichester, L4T Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8758 Time: 17:51-18:07 Location: OUTSIDE FLATS - CHAPEL STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - suspected deliberate ignition - WrL Chichester Police report Ref: PR40339/2012 Time: 11 September 2012 2.05pm Location: Chichester Incident: Arrest after two bin fires in Chichester Police have arrested a boy on suspicion of arson after two bin fires in Chichester town centre on Saturday evening [September 8]. The fire service and police were called to Chapel Street at 6.10pm and Cooper Street at 7.15pm to fires in two wheelie bins. Police attended the area and arrested a 15-year-old boy nearby on suspicion of arson. He has been questioned and bailed until September 16. F&RS Call Ref: 8762 Time: 19:04-19:48 Location: REAR OF SHOPS - COOPER STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE wheelie bin against building destroyed by fire - 1HR by WSF&RS - damage to guttering and drainpipe of shop building from radiated heat - roof void checked externally by WSF&RS using a ladder to confirm no fire spread - suspected deliberate ignition WrL Bognor, WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 8775 Time: 23:10-23:29 Location: SEAFRONT OFF WITHDEAN AVENUE, GORING Incident: FIRE fire caused by discarded disposable barbeque - 1HR by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8786 Time: 07:28-08:05 Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE - MILLTHORPE ROAD, ROFFEY Incident: FIRE gas cooker on fire in kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - kitchen ventilated by WSF&RS - elderly female occupier treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics for mild smoke inhalation - accidental - WrL Horsham, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8799 Time: 12:49-13:04 Location: HURST ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: RTC car in collision with telegraph pole - no persons trapped - pole dislodged from mounting and in a precarious position- scene made safe by police and F&RS - WrL Horsham Police report Ref: PR40317/2012 Time: 2.15pm Location: A283 Northchapel Incident: Fatal motorcycle collision, Northchapel near Petworth Police are appealing for anyone who saw a four vehicle collision on the A283 at Northchapel near Petworth today. The rider of the motorbike who died has been identified as Nigel Moore, 58, from Fleet, Hampshire. The collision happened at 2.15pm between a motorcycle and a Lexus, a Vauxhall and a Suzuki. Sadly the rider of the motorbike was pronounced dead at the scene. None of the other drivers were injured. Anyone who saw what happened or saw the motorbike before the collision is asked to call police on 101 quoting Op List. F&RS Call Ref: 8803 Time: 14:44-16:15 Location: B2135 ASHURST Incident: RTC 1 motorbike - male motorcyclist treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene - HEMS doctor in attendance - man taken to hospital by air ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police crash investigation team - WrL Henfield Police report Ref: PR40322/2012 Time: 2.30pm Location: B2135 Ashurst Incident: Appeal for witnesses to Ashurst collision Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist received serious injuries on the B2135 at Ashurst this afternoon. At around 2.30pm a 41-year-old motorcyclist from Crawley left the road on his silver Suzuki GS 500 on a right hand bend while travelling north towards Partridge Green. He sustained serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. He was flown to Royal Sussex County Hospital where he remains. Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1076 of 9/9. F&RS Call Ref: 8831 Time: 23:49-00:48 Location: FLATS - ROWLAND ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE 3 storey block of flat - fire in bedroom of 1st floor flat - 8BA, 3HRs and thermal imaging camera and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - 2 female adults, 1 male adult and 1 dog assisted from flat by F&RS and treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by ambulance paramedics - incident under investigation by police and WSF&RS WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Lancing, CU Bognor Police report Ref: PR40350/2012 Time: 11.55pm Location: Rowlands Road, Worthing Incident: Two men arrested on suspicion of arson following Worthing flat fire Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an arson to a first floor flat in Rowlands Road, Worthing. Police and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service were called to the address to smoke bellowing from the first floor window at 11.55pm. A rear bedroom within a bed-sit flat suffered extensive fire damage. The block of flats, containing other residents, was evacuated. Fire investigators and police scenes of crime officers have been examining the scene of the fire, which they are treating as suspicious. Two local men have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent and have been bailed for further enquiries. Anybody who has information are urged to contact Worthing detectives on 101 quoting serial 1936 of the 9 September or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8854 Time: 12:12-16:58 Location: BUILDING SITE NEAR OLD SOUTHLANDS HOSPITAL - UPPER SHOREHAM ROAD, SHOREHAM Incident: Flooding large water main broken by excavator - large quantity of water affecting building site and surrounding area - damaged 8 inch town water main isolated by Southern Water - flood water affecting 6 houses and 1 church, pumped by WSF&RS using 2 pumps and ESF&RS high volume pump - road closed by Sussex police until approx 6pm- incident left with Southern Water WrL Worthing, WrLx2 Shoreham, WrL Hove ESF&RS, HVP Hove ESF&RS, CU Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 8874 Time: 19:09-19:55 Location: LINFOLD BRIDGE, KIRDFORD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8905 Time: 11:49-12:01 Location: HOUSE - ELM TREE CLOSE, BOGNOR Incident: FIRE smoke issuing - home owners not at home - entry gained to house by F&RS using ladders - small fire in kitchen out on arrival of WF&RS - PPV fan used to assist in clearing smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Bognor Police report Ref: PR40339/2012 Time: 11 September 2012 2.05pm Location: Chichester Incident: Arrest after two bin fires in Chichester Police have arrested a boy on suspicion of arson after two bin fires in Chichester town centre on Saturday evening [September 8]. The fire service and police were called to Chapel Street at 6.10pm and Cooper Street at 7.15pm to fires in two wheelie bins. Police attended the area and arrested a 15-year-old boy nearby on suspicion of arson. He has been questioned and bailed until September 16. F&RS Call Ref: 8922 Time: 18:29-19:05 Location: REAR OF HOUSES - GATEHOUSE LANE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE out of control bonfire in rear garden spread to garden fencing and shed - aprox 5m of fencing damaged by fire - garden shed 50% damaged by fire - 2HRs by WSF&RS - accidental - advice given - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Hurstpierpoint F&RS Call Ref: 8924 Time: 18:56-19:51 Location: HOUSE - HAYWARDS ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH Incident: FIRE 35% of attic room damaged by fire - remainder of room damaged by heat and smoke - alarm raised by passing off duty fire fighter who saw smoke and raised the alarm with the family who were downstairs and unaware of the fire - the fire fighter closed the door of the attic room preventing the fire from spreading - on arrival WSF&RS used 2BA, 2HRs, a thermal imaging camera and PPV fan - damaged areas cut away - accidental - WrLx2 Haywards Heath, WrL Hurstpierpoint F&RS Call Ref: 8925 Time: 19:04-19:29 Location: WOODS REAR OF ARUN CRESCENT, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE fire in woodland extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Billingshurst F&RS Call Ref: 8935 Time: 23:45-00:03 Location: PUB - CUCKFIELD ROAD, GODDARDS GREEN Incident: FIRE tumble dryer in rear of pub destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Hurstpierpoint F&RS Call Ref: 8936 Time: 23:58-00:03 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - MEDWAY, TURNERS HILL Incident: FIRE wheelie bin destroyed by fire - 1 HR by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Turners Hill return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 8938 Time: 01:41-02:15 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - CECIL ROAD, LANCING Incident: FIRE 5% of kitchen damaged by fire in dishwasher - 100% of kitchen damaged by smoke - 2BA, 1HR by WSF&RS - accidental WrL Lancing, WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 8946 Time: 08:17-08:45 Location: A272, WEST OF COWFOLD Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - small spillage sanded by WSF&RS -scene made safe - incident left with police WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 8958 Time: 11:26-11:31 Location: OUTSIDE HOUSE - CRAVEN ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE tree fire caused by butane fuelled weed burner - 1 HR by WSF&RS - accidental - advice given - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 8965 Time: 13:44-15:43 Location: JUNCTION OF CHURCH STREET AND EAST STREET, PETWORTH Incident: Dangerous Structure concrete and steel ornamental memorial lamp post above a 5 foot concrete plinth in central junction of 3 roads hit by lorry - plinth shattered and lamp post in precarious position - electricity supply affected - specialist lifting equipment on site and used to remove lamp post - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Petworth F&RS Call Ref: 8979 Time: 19:03-19:25 Location: HOUSE - NORTH PARADE, HORSHAM Incident: Assistance home owner stuck on roof ridge line of house - man removed from roof by WSF&RS using ladders and harnesses WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 8986 Time: 20:20-20:56 Location: BUNGALOW - SPARKS LANE, CUCKFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in electrical fuse box in bungalow - fire out on arrival of WF&RS - power supply isolated - accidental WrLx2 Haywards Heath return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9002 Time: 08:46-09:14 Location: A283 JUNCTION WITH CLOVER LEAF ROUNDABOUT, SHOREHAM Incident: RTC collision involving car and motorbike - male motorcyclist taken to hospital by ambulance - oil spillage sanded by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 9008 Time: 10:04-10:23 Location: BLOCK OF FLATS, VICTORIA DRIVE, BOGNOR REGIS Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of ground floor flat due to cooking, - out on arrival - accidental - WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 9019 Time: 14:08-14:24 Location: HOUSE, RUSSELLS CLOSE, EAST PRESTON Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen, out on arrival and inspection only by fire crew - accidental - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 9036 Time: 19:18-19:52 Location: DAYSEYS HILL, OUTWOOD Incident: RTC No persons trapped, vehicle and scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Horley return to previous window
Horley Travelodge fined £13,000 for fire safety breaches Haywards Heath Magistrates Court. F&RS Call Ref: 9049 Time: 08:35-09:07 Location: FLATS, PLATTS MEADOW, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE Fire in living room of flat causing slight fire damage - out on arrival and fire crew assisting family with salvage work - accidental ignition 2xWrL Horsham Police report Ref: PR40384/2012 Time: 14 September 2012 9.05am Location: Selsey Incident: Two arrested following Selsey warrant Two people have been arrested after a warrant was carried out at a Selsey address today. At 9.05am a search was carried out at a property in High Street and cannabis and associated items were seized. A 20-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, who are both local to the area, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. They remain in custody this afternoon. PC Kris Drake from Selsey Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Today's warrant was part of an ongoing operation in the Manhood peninsular in general, and Selsey in particular, which is robustly targeting the dealing of controlled drugs. "There are clear links between the use and supply of drugs and committing of other crimes to fund drug habits which impact upon the whole community. All information received from the community is treated in the strictest confidence and acted upon wherever possible." Police report Ref: PR40369/2012 Time: 14 September 2012 Location: Sussex Incident: Sussex poaching warning issued F&RS Call Ref: 9055 Time: 11:11-12:21 Location: SALTHILL Rd. junction with EMSWORTH COMMON Rd., CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving car and lorry - lorry driver with minor injury out of lorry before arrival of WSF&RS - 1 male adult trapped in car - man released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment assisted by HEMS [helicopter emergency medical service] doctor- police and ambulance in attendance - injuries assessed by HEMS doctor, taken to hospital by air ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrLx2 Chichester, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 9070 Time: 19:25-19:48 Location: 2 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - THE STREET, EAST PRESTON Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor flat involving microwave - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - items removed and smoke logged flat ventilated by WSF&RS - accidental - female occupier and elderly female neighbour with minor smoke inhalation treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics WrL East Preston F&RS Call Ref: 9073 Time: 21:35-23:53 Location: BARN - MAIN ROAD, SOUTHBOURNE Incident: FIRE barn 4m x 10m used for storage well alight on arrival of F&RS - fire spread to touring caravan at the rear of barn - 4HRS, ladder, PPV fan and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - deliberate ignition WrL Emsworth [HF&RS], WrL Havantx2 [HF&RS], WrL Chichester, CU Bognor, WrC Littlehampton, FIO Police report Ref: PR40394 / 2012 Incident: Suspicious fire in Southbourne At approximately 9.45pm Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended Main Road, Southbourne following a report of a fire to an outbuilding at the location. Police assisted with traffic control in the area whilst firefighters tackled the blaze and carried out an investigation. WSF&R confirmed deliberate ignition. Any witness or anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1018 of 16/9. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. return to previous window
Police report Ref: PR40396 / 2012 Time: 10:40am Location: Bognor Incident: Motorcylist and tractor collide in Bognor A 30-year-old has been taken to hospital with several fractures to his body after his motorcycle was in collision with a tractor on the A259, Bognor. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Groves Farm, Merston, at around 10:40am and the road was closed for just over an hour whilst the Yamaha driver was attended to. The tractor driver, a 27-year-old local man, was uninjured. Please call 101 if you witnessed the incident or saw the blue Yahama or the New Holland tractor prior to the collision. F&RS Call Ref: 9094 Time: 11:16-12:46 Location: KERVES LANE, HORSHAM Incident: RTC collision involving 3 cars - no persons trapped - 1st aid given to 3 female adults by WSF&RS - 2 of the female adults were then taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham 
Police report Ref: PR40407 / 2012 Time: 11am Location: Horsham Incident: Three car collision near Horsham Police were called to Kerves Lane, near Kerves Farm, Horsham at just after 11am to reports of a three car collision. Emergency services attended the scene involving a VW Polo, a Toyota Corolla and a Ford Focus. The road was blocked as one of the vehicles ended up on its roof. No-one was seriously hurt. A 19-year-old woman from Southwater was reported for careless driving. Anyone who saw the incident or the cars leading up to the collision is asked to call police on 101 quoting serial 0681 of 15/9. PHOTO Police report Ref: PR40441 / 2012 Time: 11.30pm Location: Brighton and Hove Incident: Police seek Good Samaritan after attempted robbery Police in Brighton investigating an attempted robbery are also seeking a Good Samaritan who came to the aid of the victim. At about 11.30pm the 25-year old local woman was walking north along Lewes Road aside of The Level, alongside the cycle path, on her way home from work, when a man approached her from behind and tried to snatch her shoulder bag. He pushed her to the ground and she called out for help, attracting the attention of passers by. The man ran off empty-handed, towards Elm Grove. The suspect is described as white, in his early to mid twenties, about 5'6", with a pale complexion, and of average build, clean shaven and with a northern accent. He was wearing a navy blue hooded top with a white trim, with the hood up, navy blue tracksuit bottoms, described as being a crispy cotton material, and white trainers. He had a sport shop-type carrier bag across his body, with a rope draw string. The victim received grazes and bruising and was treated by paramedics. Detective Sergeant Julie Greenwood said: "The victim was badly shaken but thankfully was not seriously hurt. We are seeking to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything of what happened, and in particular we would like to speak to a man who gave his name as John, who came to the womans aid and walked her home to a nearby address. We have no other description for him, but if you were that man, or if you can help in any other way, please call us via 101 quoting serial 2036 of 15/9. You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." F&RS Call Ref: 9115 Time: 20:00-21:09 Location: OLD FARM RESERVOIR - EAST STREET, BILLINGSHURST Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 2 male adults taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Billingshurst F&RS Call Ref: 9127 Time: 22:41-23:10 Location: NEAR ALLOTMENTS - BILSHAM ROAD, YAPTON Incident: FIRE fly tipping next to allotments on fire - 1HR by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 9131 Time: 22:57-23:08 Location: BROADFIELD PLACE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE bin fire at the rear of shops - 1HR by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9136 Time: 01:29-01:44 Location: Outside WEALD & DOWNLAMD OPEN AIR MUSEUM - A286, SINGLETON Incident: RTC car offroad - 1 person released before arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only by WSF&RS - WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 9142 Time: 02:31-03:55 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - HOE LANE, FLANSHAM Incident: FIRE fire in outhouse - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - thermal imaging camera used to inspect and electrics isolated - advice given to occupier - police in attendance - WrL Bognor F&RS Call Ref: 9175 Time: 20:22-20:46 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - SUGDEN ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in enclosed chimney breast caused by defective light fitting - affected area cut away and removed to open air by WSF&RS using small tools and thermal imaging camera - accidental - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9182 Time: 07:39-08:46 Location: 2 STOREY RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME - OAKENFIELD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in ground floor laundry room - 2BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath F&RS Call Ref: 9198 Time: 11:19-12:22 Location: 3 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - CABURN HEIGHTS, SOUTHGATE, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE Fire in 2nd floor flat - flat 25% damaged by fire - 75% damaged by smoke - 4BA, 2HRs and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - gas and electrics to flat isolated - 1 male adult with severe smoke inhalation given 1st aid by ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance - suspected deliberate ignition WrLx2 Crawley, WrL Horsham, WrL Horley F&RS Call Ref: 9202 Time: 14:51-15:14 Location: CARPET SHOP - WEST STREET, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Assistance to RSPCA bird trapped in roof netting - pigeon removed from netting by WSF&RS using a ladder and left in the care of RSPCA officer WrL East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 9215 Time: 18:56-19:58 Location: A281 MONKS GATE Incident: RTC single decker bus offroad into undergrowth and bushes - no persons trapped - 1st aid given to 1 male adult by WSF&RS before he was assisted from the bus and taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 further adult medically assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene but didn't attend hospital - incident left with police - WrLx2 Horsham, WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 9222 Time: 19:42-20:20 Location: 2nd FLOOR FLAT- PROCTOR CLOSE, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of 2nd floor flat - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - elderly female occupier with mild smoke inhalation assisted from flat by WSF&RS and given oxygen - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9233 Time: 06:29-07:24 Location: COFFEE SHOP - WEST STREET, HORSHAM Incident: Flooding caused by burst pipe in shop - services isolated by WSF&RS and salvage undertaken - WrLx2 Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 9253 Time: 17:21-17:54 Location: FLAT - PROCTOR CLOSE, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE fire in cooker out on arrival of WSF&RS - flat heavily smoke logged - PPV fan used by F&RS to clear smoke - advice given to occupier - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 9254 Time: 18:09-18:34 Location: FLATS - JOYCE CLOSE, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: Flooding leak from electric waste pump in one flat affecting electrics of second flat - salvage carried out by WSF&RS - advice given to occupiers WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 9269 Time: 22:06-22:27 Location: ALLOTMENTS - VULCAN CLOSE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE allotment shed destroyed by fire - 1HR used by WSF&RS - surrounding area damped down and turned over - suspected deliberate ignition WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9270 Time: 00:33-00:47 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - BAYFORD ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE fire involving fencing extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - suspected deliberate ignition - WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 9291 Time: 10:41-11:01 Location: JUNCTION OF KEYMER ROAD AND BEACON HURST, HASSOCKS Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 1 female adult taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - incident left with police WrL Burgess Hill F&RS Call Ref: 9299 Time: 14:09-15:18 Location: FARMLAND OFF CONEYHURST ROAD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: Animal Rescue horse wedged upside down after falling into roadside ditch - horse sedated by vet at the scene - horse released from ditch by WSF&RS and TRU officers using animal rescue equipment WrL Horsham, TRU Officersx5 Police report Ref: PR40421 / 2012 Time: 3.52pm Location: Lancing Incident: Serious collision between a car and pedestrian in Lancing Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision between a car and a pedestrian at the junction between North Road and Sompting Road in Lancing. It happened at 3.52pm and involved a blue Daewoo Matiz driven by a 23-year-old woman from Durrington. The pedestrian, a 91-year-old man from Lancing, was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call police on 101 quoting Operation Kingston Police update The 91-year-old man from Lancing airlifted to Southampton General Hospital has sadly died on Thursday, September 20. He has been named as Lewis Locke. F&RS Call Ref: 9311 Time: 17:07-17:20 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - CHRISTOPHER ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE fire involving fence and roof of garden shed - 1HR by WSF&RS - suspected deliberate ignition - WrLx2 East Grinstead F&RS Call Ref: 9320 Time: 20:00-20:26 Location: NEWELLS LANE, WEST ASHLING Incident: FIRE caravan severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRs by WSF&RS - suspected deliberate ignition WrL Chichester, WrL Emsworth F&RS Call Ref: 9325 Time: 21:27-21:49 Location: OLD PARK LANE, BOSHAM, NEAR CHICHESTER Incident: FIRE bonfire out of control extinguished by WSF&RS using 2HRS - WrL Chichester return to previous window
Police report - Ref: PR40533 / 2012 
Location: East Street, Petworth Incident: Antiques stolen in Petworth shop break in A break-in at Alexis Antiques on East Street happened overnight and several valuable objects were stolen click here for full report F&RS Call Ref: 9331 Time: 00:23-01:10 Location: FLATS - STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: Flooding 2 flats flooded by water coming from upper storey flat - water isolated and salvage undertaken in flats - Electricity Board engineer requested to attend due to water damage to main building electrical intake - WrL Burgess Hill Police report Ref: PR40432 / 2012 Time: 7.15am Location: Horsham Incident: Arson attack at flat in Warnham, Horsham Police are currently investigating a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Tilletts Lane, Warnham, Horsham this morning. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service notified officers at around 7.15am that a fire had been started at the door of a flat and on arrival they spotted a trail of petrol on the road nearby. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage. Detective Sergeant Glenn Willcocks from West Sussex CID said no one was injured and they are not linking this fire to any others. The area was cordoned off for five hours whilst forensic examinations were carried out and Police would like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation. House to house enquiries will continue and anyone who has any information that could help Police enquiries please call 101 quoting serial 146 of 20/09 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. F&RS Call Ref: 9336 Time: 08:41-09:43 Location: A272 JUNCTION WITH STANFORD AVENUE, HASSOCKS Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 male adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Burgess Hill, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9341 Time: 10:49-11:06 Location: HOUSE - ROSE WALK, GORING Incident: Smoke issuing overheated washing machine removed from house by WSF&RS - smoke logging in house ventilated - accidental WrLx2 Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9343 Time: 10:54-11:24 Location: REAR GARDEN OF HOUSE - LEWES ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: FIRE bonfire out of control - fence, lawnmower, tree and hedgerow damaged by fire - 1HR and small tools used by WSF&RS - damaged area damped down and turned over - accidental - WrL East Grinstead Police report Ref: PR40428 / 2012 Time: 1.25pm Location: Brighton Incident: Fatal collision in Bear Road, Brighton Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Bear Road, Brighton, today at 1.25pm. A large blue van collided with a road sign as it travelled down the hill near the junction with Newmarket Terrace. The male driver, believed to be in his 60s, sadly died at the scene. The road is still closed while officers investigate the incident. Anyone who saw the collision is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Pleat F&RS Call Ref: 9260 
Time: 15:20-16:02 Location: A272, EAST OF COWFOLD Incident: RTC 1 car overturned - car stabilised by WSF&RS - female driver extricated using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - HART [Hazardous Area Response Team] ambulance paramedics, police and police helicopter in attendance WrLx2 Horsham, HRT Worthing PHOTOS F&RS Call Ref: 9361 
Time: 16:12-17:40 Location: DETACHED BUNGALOW - HILLRISE AVENE, SOMPTING Incident: EXPLOSION & FIRE fire in bungalow caused by explosion - 2 cars on driveway damaged by explosion - bungalow 45% damaged by fire - 50% damaged by smoke - 6BA, 3HRS by WSF&RS - gas and electrics isolated- access made to roof space to assist with smoke ventilation - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - incident under investigation by police and fire service WrL Worthing, WrL Shoreham, WrL Lancing, FIO PHOTOS Police report Ref: PR40468 / 2012 Time: 8.10pm. Location: Barns Green, Horsham Incident: Hit and run collision near Horsham Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run near Barns Green, Horsham at 8.10pm. What is believed to be a red Peugeot 206 was in collision with a blue Vauxhall Nova on Emms Lane, however the Peugeot drove off. The driver of the Vauxhall, a 27-year-old woman from Lingfield in Surrey, and a three-year-old girl were uninjured. However the other passenger, a 58-year-old woman from Newchapel, Surrey was injured and was taken to East Surrey Hospital to be treated. PC Iain Lombard said: "We want to appeal to anyone who might have seen a red Peugeot in the area. The vehicle would have damage to it's bonnet including the radiator as there was fluid left at the scene." Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting serial 1579 20/9. return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9388 Time: 11:07-11:24 Location: PUB - SPRINGFIELD ROAD, HORSHAM Incident: Assistance to RSPCA officer 4 pigeons trapped behind netting on 1st floor of building - pigeons released by WSF&RS using extending ladder - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 9394 Time: 15:01-15:39 Location: UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING Incident: RTC 1 car - female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrLx2 Worthing, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9397 Time: 15:49-16:21 Location: CHAPEL STREET, CHICHESTER Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 female adult extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS- WrLx2 Chichester, HRT Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 9400 Time: 16:45-17:08 Location: CRICKET GREEN - IFIELD GREEN, IFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE large tent destroyed by fire - 1HR by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 9413 Time: 21:34-22:12 Location: REAR OF HOUSE - MELVILLE ROAD, GORING Incident: Bonfire - large out of control bonfire - fire extinguished by WSF&RS - advice given - WrL Worthing return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9419 Time: 03:56-04:25 Location: END OF TERRACE HOUSE - THE WELKIN, LINDFIELD Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen oven - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher used by WSF&RS - PPV fan used to assist with ventilation of smoke - accidental - female occupier left the house before arrival of WSF&RS and was checked over at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrLx2 Haywards Heath Police report Ref: PR40458 / 2012 Time: 4am Location: Worthing Incident: Two knifepoint robberies on the same night in Worthing Detectives are investigating knifepoint robberies in Worthing within minutes of each other..... click for report F&RS Call Ref: 9425 Time: 07:58-08:20 Location: WENTWORTH DRIVE, CRAWLEY Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - 1 female adult released before arrival of WSF&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 9432 
Time: 10:19-11:46 Location: DETACHED HOUSE - WISDEN AVENUE, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE in 1st floor bedroom - 25% of 1st floor damaged by fire - 10% of loft damaged by radiated heat - remainder of 1st floor and loft damaged by smoke - 3HRS, 4BA used by WSF&RS - accidental WrLx2 Burgess Hill, WrL Hurstpierpoint PHOTO - Copyright Eddie Howland 07973 518828 F&RS Call Ref: 9441 
Time: 10:57- 11:46 Location: TERRACED HOUSE - MEREDITH ROAD, WORTHING Incident: FIRE ground and 1st floor of house severley damaged by electrical fire - 8BA, 3HRs by WSF&RS - adult female occupier treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics for signs of shock - adjacent houses both slightly damaged by smoke - accidental - WrLx3 Worthing, WrL Lancing, CU Bognor PHOTOS - Copyright Eddie Mitchell 07771 605974 F&RS Call Ref: 9447 Time: 11:33-11:55 Location: LONDON ROAD, ARUNDEL Incident: RTC collision involving car and agricultural vehicle - no persons trapped - 1 male adult taken to hospital by ambulance - vehicles removed by recovery company - incident left with police - WrL Arundel F&RS Call Ref: 9475 Time: 20:26-21:30 Location: HOUSE - QUEENS STREET, STEDHAM Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - chimney equipment and ladders used by WSF&RS - WrL Midhurst, WrL Petworth Police report Ref: PR40459 / 2012 Time: 9.20pm Location: Lancing Incident: Boy charged after Lancing knife robbery A boy has been charged after a knifepoint robbery in Lancing. At about 9.20pm on Saturday 22 September a 16-year old male visiting French student was robbed at knifepoint of his mobile phone and a small quantity of cash, in Sompting Road, Lancing. A 15-year old Worthing boy has been charged with robbery and possession of a knife in a public place, and was due to appear in custody at Worthing Youth Court on Monday 24 September. A 15-year old boy from Bognor Regis who was arrested on suspicion of robbery, was released on police bail until 21 October while enquiries continue. This offence is not being linked with two street robberies in Worthing in the early hours of Saturday return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9479 Time: 01:04-02:08 Location: BRICK BUILT STORAGE AREA REAR OF HOUSE - FINSBURY CLOSE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: FIRE contents of storage area severely damaged by fire - 1LPG cylinder removed by WSF&RS and cooled - slight radiated heat damage to adjacent house - 2HRS and thermal imaging camera used by WSF&RS - deliberate ignition - WrLx2 Crawley F&RS Call Ref: 9498 Time: 02:02-04:08 Location: REGENTS CLOSE - BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY Incident: Flooding 3 houses affected by flooding from burst water main - water main isolated by Southern water and houses pumped by WSF&RS - approx 30 additional properties protected using sandbags WrL Horley, WrL Turners Hill, WrL Horsham, OSU Horley F&RS Call Ref: 9508 Time: 06:51-07:24 Location: 2nd FLOOR FLAT - HIGH STREET, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE fire in 2nd floor kitchen - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA, 1HR used by WSF&RS to damp down - 1 male adult assisted from building by WSF&RS and assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrLx2 Littlehampton, WrL East Preston F&RS Call Ref: 9521 Time: 11:53-12:43 Location: BALCOMBE ROAD, TINSLEY GREEN Incident: RTC 1 car off road and in collision with tree - female adult released by WSF&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment after assessment by ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital - 2 additional people treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics- incident left with police WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9576 Time: 13:12-13:37 Location: OUTSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL - HIGH STREET, SELSEY Incident: WEATHER RELATED tree trunk snapped and tree overhanging pavement - tree made safe by WSF&RS using small tools and lines WrL Selsey F&RS Call Ref: 9581 Time: 15:06-15:30 Location: PRIMARY SCHOOL - NORFOLK STREET, WORTHING Incident: WEATHER RELATED retractable awning with metal arms in dangerous position over entrance to school - awning made safe by WSF&RS using ladders and small tools - advice given to staff - WrL Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9585 Time: 15:47-16:37 Location: EASTBOUND A2220, CRAWLEY Incident: WEATHER RELATED large tree down on road - eastbound road between Broadfield and Bewbush roundabouts closed by Police - tree removed by WSF&RS using winch from HRT and TRU team's chainsaws - incident handed over to police WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley, TRU officers x5 F&RS Call Ref: 9604 Time: 21:37-22:20 Location: RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME - ST PETERS CRESCENT, SELSEY Incident: FIRE 2 storey care home - fire in 1st floor lounge - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - 2BA, PPV fan, thermal imaging camera and ventilation by WSF&RS - accidental - WrL Selsey, WrL Chichester, L4T Selsey return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9611 Time: 04:03-05:45 Location: HALL AVENUE, WORTHING Incident: FIRE car destroyed by fire - 2BA, 2HRs - suspected deliberate ignition - WrL Worthing, L4T Shoreham F&RS Call Ref: 9629 Time: 14:41-15:02 Location: MID TERRACED BUILDING - LONDON ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD Incident: Dangerous structure dislodged roof coping fallen from roof edge of building - tiles removed using ladders by WSF&RS - roof and pavement made safe WrL East Grinstead return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9662 Time: 10:49-11:37 Location: ANNINGTON ROAD, BRAMBER Incident: RTC car in collision with tree - 1 female adult trapped and extricated by WSF&RS using hydraulic and electrical rescue equipment - woman taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS WrL Storrington, WrL Shoreham, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9673 Time: 14:33-15:03 Location: CHURCH STREET, RUDGEWICK Incident: RTC collision involving car and lorry - no persons trapped - oil spillage sanded - WrL Cranleigh (SF&RS) F&RS Call Ref: 9690 Time: 22:41-22:55 Location: HOUSE - STATION ROAD, BURGESS HILL Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen involving dishwasher - dishwasher removed by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Burgess Hill return to previous window
Police report Ref: PR40474 / 2012 Time: 
Location: Sussex Incident: Missing Essex man Stephen Jones sought in Sussex Police investigating the disappearance of a man in Essex are turning their attention to a series of ATM transactions in Sussex in a bid to ascertain what has happened to him. Several personal possessions belonging to Stephen Jones were recovered from the beach off Western Esplanade in Southend at lunchtime on Friday, 30 August . The 52-year-old led a nomadic life, visiting various hostels around the south-east of England, and was last known to be living in south London. A multi-agency missing person investigation was launched by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Essex Police. Enquiries have revealed that the man's cash card has been used at post office ATMs in Brighton on three separate days earlier this month (September). An Essex Police spokesman said: "At this stage, we're not sure whether Stephen entered the sea or whether he has left Essex to continue with his life. We're asking anyone who may have seen him to contact us so that we can provide his family with some substantial update." Anyone with information on Stephen Jones's whereabouts should contact Essex Police on 101. Police report Ref: PR40 / 2012 
Time: 8.25am Location: A273 at Hassocks Incident: Officer cut free from Police car crash Emergency services, including West Sussex Fire and Rescue, were called to the incident after a Volkswagen Golf, driven by a 35-year-old man from Brighton, was in collision with the police BMW 530. The road was closed in both directions after the accident. Due to initial fears of a back injury, the officer, based at the Central Road Policing Unit at Haywards Heath, had to be cut free from the car and placed on a back board. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where it was assessed that he had suffered only minor injuries and he was expected to be released soon afterwards. FULL REPORT F&RS Call Ref: 9713 Time: 10:44-11:28 Location: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNIT - RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE- BRIDGE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON Incident: FIRE fire involving sawdust in extraction and ventilation system - system dismantled by WSF&RS and sawdust removed - advice given - accidental WrL Littlehampton F&RS Call Ref: 9723 Time: 15:42-17:29 Location: FARMLAND OFF GUILDFORD ROAD, CLEMSFOLD Incident: FIRE large unattended bonfire extinguished by WSF&RS using HRs at the request of Environmental Health officer - incident handed over to Environmental Health officer - WrL Horsham F&RS Call Ref: 9727 Time: 18:50-19:07 Location: SOMPTING ROAD LANCING Incident: FIRE bin fire extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - deliberate ignition - WrL Lancing return to previous window
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Ref: PR40507 / 2012 Time: 7.10am Location: Sidlesham near Selsey Incident: Fatal tractor and Car collision Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on Street End Road in Sidlesham this morning. A red Alfa Romeo was in collision with the trailer of a tractor being towed in the opposite direction. The tractor was carrying bales of straw which fell onto the car. Sadly, the 70-year-old man from Portsmouth, who was the only occupant of the car, has died following the collision. The driver of the tractor, a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by careless or dangerous driving. The road is still closed and will remain so for several hours while officers investigate. Two other cars were involved but no-one else was injured. Anyone who has information is asked to contact police quoting Op Dovecot. Police report update Ref: PR40524 / 2012 Time: 01 October 2012 Location: Sidlesham near Selsey Incident: Motorists and community in Sidlesham thanked for their patience after road closure Sussex Police Roads Policing Unit would like to thank motorists and the local community for their patience during the closure of Street End Road at Sidlesham on Friday. The road was closed after a fatal collision at around 7.10am where bales of straw from a tractor trailer fell onto an oncoming vehicle. The road was closed for a considerable time as the emergency services extracted the the driver from his vehicle, and specialist recovery equipment was required for the tractor, the damaged trailer and its load of straw bales. A 25-year-old man from Selsey was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and has since been released on police bail until 9 January, 2013. Police are appealing for witnesses and would ask anyone who saw the collision take place or saw any of the vehicles involved immediatley before to contact Sussex Police quoting Operation Dovecot. F&RS Call Ref: 9739 Time: 08:56-10:00 Location: DURRINGTON LANE, WORTHING Incident: RTC collision involving 2 cars - no persons trapped - 2 persons treated by ambulance paramedics assisted by WSF&RS at the scene before 1 casualty was taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by WSF&RS - WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9748 Time: 14:01-14:11 Location: HOUSE - MAIDEN LANE, LANGLEY GREEN Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen boiler - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - inspection only - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9784 Time: 16:34-16:43 Location: HIGH STREET, STORRINGTON Incident: FIRE bin fire caused by discarded smoking materials extinguished by WSF&RS using 1HR - WrL Storrington F&RS Call Ref: 9789 Time: 18:18-18:37 Location: END OF TERRACE HOUSE - PAXMEAD CRESCENT, WORTHING Incident: FIRE fire in kitchen of house - 4BA, 1HR and PPV fan used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing Police report Ref: RAL/01 Time: 20:14 Location: Horsham Incident: Southwater Country Park Incident Following the report of concerns for a male in a vehicle at Southwater Country Park, emergency services attended. As a precautionary measure roads within the park were sealed off for a period of time. There has been one fatality, police are not looking for anyone else as a result. The incident was quickly resolved by Sussex Police and their partner agencies, who would like to thank the public for their assistance. F&RS Call Ref: 9796 Time: 20:17-20:41 Location: FRENCHES MEAD, BILLINGSHURST Incident: FIRE car 75% severely damaged by fire - 2HRs 2BA by WSF&RS - surrounding area damped down - accidental - WrL Billingshurst return to previous window
F&RS Call Ref: 9806 Time: 01:15-01:35 Location: HOUSE - PADDOCK LANE, SELSEY Incident: Assistance Nissan Micra overturned on roadway by youths - car leaking fuel - car made safe by WSF&RS and small fuel spillage sanded WrL Selsey F&RS Call Ref: 9813 Time: 09:51-10:32 Location: OUTSIDE STABLE BUILDINGS - GRAFFHAM Incident: FIRE horsebox damaged by fire and smoke - 2HRs, 4BA used by WSF&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Petworth F&RS Call Ref: 9817 Time: 12:09-12:28 Location: BUNGALOW - MILL ROAD, ANGMERING Incident: Smoke Issuing smoke logging in bungalow due to fire caused by unattended cooking - fire out on arrival of WSF&RS - cooking removed from bungalow - 1st aid given by WSF&RS to elderly female occupier for minor smoke inhalation - WrL East Preston F&RS Call Ref: 9821 Time: 13:23-14:39 Location: PUB - HIGH STREET, FINDON Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - 1 ALP and chimney equipment used by WSF&RS to extinguish chimney fire - advice given WrL Worthing, ALP Worthing F&RS Call Ref: 9822 Time: 13:58-14:47 Location: 2 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - CLAYTON ROAD, SELSEY Incident: FIRE Fire in kitchen microwave in ground floor flat - 1HR, 1Co2 extinguisher and 2BA used by WSF&RS - 1 microwave removed from flat to open air - accidental - WrL Selsey, WrL Chichester F&RS Call Ref: 9831 Time: 19:25-19:59 Location: HOUSE - HEATHERWOOD, MIDHURST Incident: FIRE Chimney fire - extinguished by WSF&RS using chimney equipment - WrL Midhurst return to previous window - October 2012 | Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived - - Police reports
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