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REPORTED WEST SUSSEX INCIDENT SUMMARIES - from 1 January 2011 - 31 January 2011
 
The list below shows reported Emergency incidents for West Sussex. Not all 'call outs' are listed, only those reported.
 
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SATURDAY 01 JANUARY - 2011 - NEW YEARS DAY

Call Ref: 15300
Time: 00:55-20:12
Location: FORD PRISON, FORD RD, ARUNDEL
Incident: Fire - involving a range of single storey buildings within prison compound used as sleeping, recreation and office areas - severely damaged by fire, heat and smoke - 2 WSFRS engines escorted onto site by specialist prison officers - 2 Jets, 1HR and 1 Hydrant used
WrL Arundel, WrL Littlehampton, WrL East Preston, WrL Worthing, WrL Chichester, CSU & L4T Bognor, ICU Haywards Heath
25 years of sentences for rioters 02 March 2012
 
Call Ref: 15302
Time: 01:10-01:33
Location: NURSING HOME, HURST RD, HORSHAM
Incident: Flooding - water coming through light fitting affecting electrics - water isolated by WSFRS and salvage carried out - incident left with occupier - WrL Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15329
Time: 14:47-15:08
Location: FLAT, PRIESTLY WAY, MIDDLETON-ON-SEA
Incident: Fire - fire in saucepan from unattended cooking - out on arrival - PPV fan used by WSFRS to ventilate property - advice given - accidental - WrL Bognor
WSFRS would like to remind people of the dangers of leaving cooking unattended - For kitchen safety advice
 
Call Ref: 15331
Time: 15:22-15:54
Location: SEDDON CLOSE, CHICHESTER
Incident: Smoke - light smoke logging caused by cooking left unattended on cooker - removed and cooker isolated by WSFRS - one female received oxygen therapy at scene by WSFRS - WrLx2 Chichester
 
Call Ref: 15336
Time: 17:53-18:20
Location: FORESTER RD, SOUTHGATE
Incident: Fire - fire in ground floor kitchen - out on arrival - accidental - one smoke detector fitted by WSFRS - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15337
Time: 21:19-21:43
Location: FLAT, THE DRIVE, HORLEY
Incident: Chip pan - fire in kitchen involving chip pan - out on arrival - property ventilated by WSFRS - accidental ignition - WrL Horley
 
Call Ref: 15340
Time: 23:09-23:25
Location: BONNETS LANE, IFIELD
Incident: RTC - car into fence - no persons trapped - vehicle and roadway made safe by WSFRS - WrLx2 & HRT Crawley

SUNDAY 2 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15342
Time: 10:53-11:19
Location: FARM OFF GATEHOUSE LANE, GODDARDS GREEN
Incident: Fire - contents of trailer alight - extinguished by WSFRS using hose reel - WrLx2 Burgess Hill
 
Call Ref: 15343
Time: 11:05-11:42
Location: HOUSE, ST ROCHES CLOSE, LAVANT
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney kit and TIC used by WSFRS - WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref: 15347
Time: 13:11-13:20
Location: FLAT, LONDON RD, FELBRIDGE
Incident: Fire - fire in microwave oven caused by wooden cooking utensils - out on arrival inspection only by WSFRS - accidental ignition - advice given - WrL East Grinstead
 
Call Ref: 15353
Time: 15:14-16:27
Location: HOUSE, DAWN CRESCENT, UPPER BEEDING
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney cooled using chimney kit - TIC used to identify hotspots - advice given to occupier - WrL Shoreham-By-Sea
 
Call Ref: 15355
Time: 16:59-17:13
Location: HOUSE, THE STREET, POYNINGS
Incident: Chimney fire - out on arrival - inspection carried out by WSFRS using TIC - advice given to occupier - WrL Henfield
 
Call Ref: 15359
Time: 17:30-18:11
Location: HOUSE, DOWNSWAY, SOUTHWICK
Incident: Fire - fire in tumble dryer at rear of property - extinguished using 2HR and 4BA - TIC used to check for hotspots - property smoke logged - PPV fan used to ventilate - one female treated at scene with oxygen therapy for mild smoke inhalation - accidental ignition
WrL Shoreham-By-Sea, WrL Hove [East Sussex FRS]
 
Call Ref: 15363
Time: 20:03-20:18
Location: EMSWORTH COMMON RD, WESTBOURNE
Incident: RTC - 1 car off the road - no persons trapped - incident left with police
WrL Chichester, WrL Havant & WrL Emsworth [Hants FRS]
 
Call Ref: 15370
Time: 22:49-23:19
Location: FLAT, ROWAN COURT, ROWAN DRIVE, BILLINGSHURST
Incident: Fire - fire in electrical socket - out on arrival - made safe by WSFRS - accidental ignition - WrL Billingshurst

MONDAY 3 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15388
Time: 15:07-15:27
Location: LAUNDERETTE, SOUTHGATE PARADE, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire - fire in industrial drying unit - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15389
Time: 15:21-16:12
Location: COTTAGE, OCKLEY LANE, KEYMER
Incident: Chimney fire - accidental ignition - WrL Keymer
 
Call Ref: 15398
Time: 18:50-19:40
Location: HOUSE, SIDLESHAM LANE, BIRDHAM
Incident: Ventilation - PPV fan used by WSFRS to ventilate property after gas hob left on accidentally by occupier - WrL East Wittering
 
Call Ref: 15400
Time: 20:59-21:51
Location: A286 HENLEY
Incident: RTC - 1 car overturned - no persons trapped - fuel spillage contained by WSFRS - WrL Midhurst
 
Call Ref: 15402
Time: 21:03-21:13
Location: RECREATION GROUND, BARN COTTAGE LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: Fire - refuse bin - WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15403
Time: 22:18-22:29
Location: CORNWALL RD, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident: Fire - fire in rubbish bin - WrL Littlehampton

TUESDAY 4 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15407
Time: 04:01-04:43
Location: MEADOW RD IND EST, DALE RD, WORTHING
Incident: Fire - small fire in office caused by electrical fault - out on arrival - inspection and isolation only by WSFRS - accidental
WrL Worthing
 
Call Ref: 15414
Time: 09:14-09:50
Location: M23 NORTHBOUND JUCTION 10 CRAWLEY TO JUNCTION 9 GATWICK
Incident: RTC - van in collision with central reservation - no persons trapped - male driver assisted from vehicle by F&RS and ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15416
 
Call Ref: 15428
Time: 13:39-14:38
Location: near GOLF CLUB - FELCOURT ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD [SURREY F&RS GND]
Incident: RTC - 1 car into ditch - 1 female adult and 1 child trapped - both persons released by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by air ambulance - 1 further child released before arrival of F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - 2 further children assessed at the scene by ambulance paramedics - WrLx2 East Grinstead, HRT Crawley, WrL Crawley, WrL Godstone
 
Call Ref: 15431
Time: 14:34-15:07
Location: BUILDING SOCIETY - HIGH STREET, HURSTPIERPOINT
Incident: Flooding - 5cm of flooding in basement caused by burst water main - flooding pumped by F&RS - incident handed over to care of specialist cleaning company - WrL Hurstpierpoint
 
Call Ref: 15433
Time: 15:01-15:31
Location: HOUSE - HORSHAM ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident: Chimney - fire in chimney extinguished by F&RS using chimney equipment - WrL Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 15441
Time: 19:57-21:03
Location: HOUSE- HENFIELD ROAD, SMALL DOLE
Incident: Chimney fire extinguished by F&RS using chimney equipment - WrL Henfield

WEDNESDAY 5 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15449
Time: 06:25-06:49
Location: HOUSE - COLEBROOK ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident: Fire - fire in electrical light fitting in 3rd floor bedroom - fire out on arrival of F&RS - house electrics isolated by F&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 15453
Time: 08:39-09:03
Location: JUNCTION OF WATER LANE AND A280, ANGMERING
Incident: RTC - 2 cars - 2 adults and 2 children released from vehicles before arrival of F&RS - 1 female adult and 2 female children taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL East Preston
 
Call Ref: 15455
Time: 08:52-09:39
Location: FLATS - FRANKLYN ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: Flooding - water leak from boiler of hot water system from unoccupied 1st floor flat affecting ground floor flats - access made to unoccupied flat by F&RS using ladders - water isolated - salvage carried out to 2 ground floor flats - incident handed back to care of housing association - WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15456
Time: 09:17- 13:28
Location: CRAWLEY AVENUE AND WOOLBOROUGH LANE, CRAWLEY
Incident: Flooding - ruptured 15 inch water main causing severe flooding in local area, affecting 4 terraced houses - 2 persons rescued from 2 cars stranded in flood water by FFs wearing dry suits and using inflatable boats - salvage undertaken and properties checked by gas and electrical contractors - WSCC Highways in attendance for flooding affecting underpass - police in attendance for road closure - surface water being pumped to local water course - WrLx2 Crawley, TRU officersx5, OSU, L4T Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15469
Time: 13:10-13:35
Location: CECIL ROAD, LANCING
Incident: Fire - large quantity of building materials on open ground on fire causing large amounts of black smoke - 3HRS used by F&RS to extinguish fire damp down and turn over the affected area - WrLx2 Lancing
 
Call Ref: 15473
Time: 13:19-14:52
Location: HOUSE - LONDON ROAD, BALCOMBE
Incident: Flooding - burst water main affecting house - approx 3 inches of standing water in house - flood water isolated and salvage undertaken - WrL Haywards Heath, L4T Crawley, Red Cross Support Unit
 
Call Ref: 15478
Time: 14:11-14:21
Location: Nr. EARL OF MARCH PUB - A286 LAVANT
Incident: RTC - 2 cars - 1 female adult assisted from one car by F&RS - WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref: 15503
Time: 20:32-21:04
Location: SLIP ROAD TO FRANKLANDS ARMS PUB - WASHINGTON BOSTAL, WASHINGTON
Incident: Fire - VW camper van severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 1HR by F&RS - possible arson - police in attendance - WrL Findon

THURSDAY 6 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15513
Time: 04:10-04:42
Location: HOUSE - SURREY STREET, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident: Fire - 1 bin, 2 metres of fencing and 1 car affected by fire - 1HR by F&RS - WrLx2 Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 15525
Time: 11:20-11:57
Location: HOUSE - ROOKWOOD LANE, WEST WITTERING
Incident: Chimney fire - out on arrival of F&RS - inspection of chimney made using thermal imaging camera to confirm fire out
WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref: 15529
Time: 13:18-13:44
Location: HOUSE - THE STEYNE, WORTHING
Incident: Flooding - rain related flooding threatening to enter house - doorway sandbagged by F&RS - WrL Worthing

FRIDAY 7 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15541
Time: 03:23-04:28
Location: BOUNDARY ROAD, LANCING
Incident: Fire - car severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 2HRS by F&RS - adult male with smoke inhalation given oxygen at the scene by F&RS and handed over to the care of ambulance paramedics - accidental - WrL Lancing
 
Call Ref: 15561
Time: 13:14-13:43
Location: BORDE HILL LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: RTC - car and transit van - 2 male adults taken to hospital by ambulance with what is believed to be minor injuries - no persons trapped - police in attendance for traffic control - scene made safe by F&RS - WrLx2 Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15567
Time: 16:18-16:36
Location: O/S LAMB INN - THE STREET, RUSTINGTON
Incident: RTC - car and elderly female pedestrian - pedestrian taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 15568
Time: 16:22-17:11
Location: HOUSE - STEYNING ROAD, WISTON
Incident: Chimney fire -wood burning stove removed by F&RS - chimney equipment used by F&RS - WrL Steyning
 
Call Ref: 15570
Time: 17:42-18:33
Location: HOUSE - CINDER HILL LANE, HORSTED KEYNES
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney equipment used and advice given by F&RS - WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15573
Time: 18:38-19:16
Location: HOUSE - TILLINGTON ROAD, PETWORTH
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney rods and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - advice given - WrL Petworth
 
Call Ref: 15575
Time: 19:04-19:52
Location: M23 NORTHBOUND SLIPROAD ONTO JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY TO JUNCTION 9 GATWICK
Incident: Fire - taxi - 4BA, 2HRS by F&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15586
Time: 20:26-20:42
Location: FLAT - GORDON ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: Fire - smoke issuing - strong smell of burning on arrival of F&RS - small fire in 1st floor kitchen involving wheat bag in microwave - fire out on arrival of F&RS - inspection and removal of bag by F&RS - PPV fan used to assist with ventilation - WrLx2 Haywards Heath
Fortunately, on this occasion nobody was hurt, but this incident is a stark reminder of how dangerous these bags can be. All wheat bags bought in shops should have manufacturers instructions with recommended maximum heating times - it's really important that people read and follow those instructions to avoid overheating.
 
Call Ref: 15589
Time: 22:37-23:19
Location: FLATS - ARTHUR ROAD, IFIELD, CRAWLEY
Incident: Flooding - water leaking inside ground floor of property from burst water main - water mains isolated by F&RS at stopcock external to property - WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15590
Time: 22:53-23:14
Location: HOUSE - QUEEN STREET, HORSHAM
Incident: Fire - fire at bottom of staircase in house - 2BA, 1HR by F&RS - arson - WrLx2 Horsham, FIO

SATURDAY 8 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15591
Time: 01:01-02:31
Location: 3 STOREY BLOCK OF FLATS - NEWLAND ROAD, WORTHING
Incident: Fire alarm sounding - forced entry by F&RS - small fire in 3rd floor kitchen - male occupier rescued from flat by FFs using 2BA and given a medical check up at the scene by ambulance paramedics - smoke cleared using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx3 Worthing
 
Call Ref: 15616
Time: 13:24-14:12
Location: OVERDENE DRIVE, CRAWLEY
Incident: RTC - 2 cars - 1 male adult extricated from car by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance
WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15618
Time: 14:03-14:51
Location: UNOCCUPIED HOUSE - ALDERS VIEW DRIVE, EAST GRINSTEAD
Incident: Flooding - 100% of 1st and ground floor of unoccupied house damaged by water from burst water pipes - damaged ceilings removed by F&RS - electrics and water supply isolated - WrL East Grinstead, L4T East Grinstead
 
Call Ref: 15623
Time: 15:22-15:56
Location: 3RD FLOOR FLAT - KEYMER ROAD, BURGESS HILL
Incident: Fire - in 3rd floor kitchen - kitchen 35% damaged by heat and smoke - remainder of flat severely damaged by smoke - 1HR, 2BA by F&RS - WrLx2 Burgess Hill

SUNDAY 9 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15644
Time: 09:38-10:42
Location: WICKHURST LANE, BROADBRIDGE HEATH
Incident: RTC - 2 cars - 2 persons released before the arrival of F&RS - 1 male adult extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - incident left with police - WrLx2 Horsham, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15649
Time: 10:05-11:14
Location: A285 UPWALTHAM
Incident: RTC - campervan overturned - 1 man, 1 woman, 1 female child and 1 dog released before arrival of F&RS and treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - campervan made safe by F&RS - 3 butane gas cylinders removed - WrLx2 Petworth, HRT Chichester
 
Call Ref: 15657
Time: 13:35-15:12
Location: LYONS ROAD, SLINFOLD
Incident: Fire - caravan 10x4m severely damaged by fire - 4BA, 1HR and ppv fan used by F&RS - accidental
WrL Horsham, WrL Billingshurst
 
Call Ref: 15665
Time: 21:29-21:47
Location: RUNCTON BEND - LAGNESS ROAD, NORTH MUNDHAM
Incident: RTC - 1 car overturned - male driver released before arrival of F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance -scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Chichester, WrL Bognor, HRT Chichester

MONDAY 10 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15702
Time:13:48-14:10
Location: B2146 WEST MARDEN, NEAR CHICHESTER
Incident: RTC-1 car in collision with tree - no persons trapped-elderly male driver released before the arrival of F&RS and taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref:15705
Time: 14:52-15:43
Location: BAKERS SHOP, SOUTH ROAD, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: Flooding - from burst water pipe affecting ground floor of shop - water isolated by F&RS and salvage carried out
WrL Haywards Heath, L4T Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref:15724
Time: 20:19-21:03
Location: KINGSLEY ROAD, BEWBUSH, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire- 1 car destroyed by fire - 2nd car 20% damaged by heat-2BA, 2HRS by F&RS - probable arson - incident left with police
WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref:15733
Time: 22:36-00:29
Location: HOUSE, UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, BROADWATER, WORTHING
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - WrL Worthing

TUESDAY 11 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15736
Time:04:04-04:48
Location: HOUSE, MARCHES ROAD, WARNHAM
Incident: Flooding - floodwater affecting ground floor of house and house electrics - WrL Horsham
 
Call Ref:15747
Time:07:58-08:46
Location: SCHOOL CAR PARK, MAIDENBOWER LANE, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY
Incident: Spillage - large diesel spillage in car park stretching approx 1.5 miles from Oriel school and along Statton Road and Billington Drive, Maidenbower-car park cordoned off by F&RS and sand requested-incident left with site manager - WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15752
Time: 08: 52-09: 10
Location: FARM, COCKHAISE LANE, LINDFIELD
Incident: Assistance - car trapped in bumper deep floodwater-1 man and 1 woman rescued from car by F&RS - incident left with police
WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15756
Time: 10: 27-11: 19
Location: FORUM CARPARK, BLACKHORSE WAY, HORSHAM
Incident: Fire - in electrical cupboard in basement sprinkler plant room - 2BA 1Co2 extinguisher by F&RS;- PPV fan used to assist with ventilation
WrLx2 Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15760
Time: 11: 11-12: 04
Location: SHOP, HIGH STREET, LINDFIELD
Incident: Flooding - basement of shop flooded - floodwater pumped by F&RS - WrL Haywards Heath

WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15776
Time: 03: 20-0429
Location: CARE HOME FAIRLANDS, EAST PRESTON
Incident: Flooding - flooding to ground and 1st floor - water isolated by F&RS and salvage carried out - WrL East Preston
 
Call Ref: 15779
Time: 06: 39-07: 05
Location: A23 SOUTHBOUND WARNINGLID TO BOLNEY
Incident: RTC- 3 LGV vehicles including 1 tanker - 3 persons assessed by ambulance paramedics at the scene - inspection only by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrLx2 Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15811
Time: 16:35-16:47
Location: HOUSE, THE PINES, HORSHAM
Incident: Fire- fire in electric socket under sink - fire out on arrival of F&RS - inspection and advice by F&RS - WrLx2 Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15813
Time: 16:48-17:26
Location: HOUSE, CHURCH LANE, BURY
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney kit used by F&RS - WrL Arundel
 
Call Ref: 15820
Time: 17:34-17:53
Location: HOUSE, MALTHOUSE ROAD, SOUTHGATE, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire-logs next to woodburning stove involved in fire caused by radiated heat from stove-1HR by F&RS-logs removed from house and damped down by F&RS - advice given to occupiers-accidental - WrLx2 Crawley
Chimney and Woodburners advice
Do not place logs next to woodburners for drying out as they will build up heat gradually and spontaneously combust. Often people think this is a good way of drying out logs, but it can very dangerous.
 
Call Ref: 15822
Time: 18:15-20:08
Location: HOUSE, WARNINGLID LANE, WARNINGLID
Incident: Chimney fire - difficult chimney rodded by F&RS -advice given to occupier by F&RS-WrL Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15829
Time: 20:50-21:24
Location: LONG FURLONG, CLAPHAM
Incident: RTC- 1 van-female driver extricated by F&RS using hydraulic rescue equipment - driver and passenger taken to hospital by ambulance - - WrL Findon, WrL Worthing, HRT Worthing

THURSDAY 13 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15835 (press release to follow)
Time: 03:44-04:39
Location: SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, ASPEN CLOSE, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident: Fire -bedroom fire caused by wheat bag - 4BA, 2HRs, cutting away and damping down by F&RS - elderly female occupier taken to hospital by ambulance with smoke inhalation and shock-Red Cross Support Unit in Attendance-accidental
WrLx2 Haywards Heath, Red Cross Support Unit, FIO

FRIDAY 14 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15886
Time: 01:25-01:19
Location: BROADFIELD PARK, BRIGHTON ROAD, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire-car destroyed by fire-2BA,1HR,1 dry powder extinguisher by F&RS -accidental - WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref: 15892
Time: 08:05-08:30
Location: CARE HOME, BUXSHALLS HILL, LINDFIELD
Incident: Fire- fire in freezer out on arrival -inspection by F&RS-freezer removed from property and advice given-accidental
WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 15904
Time : 11:06 - 11:42
Location : HOUSE - MARINE PARADE, WORTHING
Incident : Flooding of sewage due to rain and poor drainage affecting basement of house - salvage undertaken by F&RS to remove electrical items to unaffected area - WrL Worthing
 
Call Ref: 15925
Time : 16:39 - 16:55
Location : HOUSE - RUSPER ROAD, SOUTH TARRING
Incident : Fire - in grill pan in kitchen - heat and smoke damage to cooker and fridge - fire out on arrival of F&RS - accidental
WrLx2 Worthing
 
Call Ref: 15929
Time : 18:48 - 19:39
Location : A24 NORTHBOUND, DIAL POST
Incident : RTC - car and lorry - 1 male adult trapped in car - man released by F&RS using hydraulic and electrical equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Partridge Green, WrL Horsham, HRT Worthing
 
Call Ref: 15930
Time : 18:50 - 19:24
Location : JOYCE CLOSE, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident : Fire - fire in street lamp extinguished by F&RS using 1Co2 extinguisher - incident handed over to electricity board
WrL Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 15935
Time : 23:33 - 00:43
Location : HOUSE - CLARENCE ROAD, BOGNOR REGIS
Incident : Fire - house of multiple occupancy consisting of 4 floors and a basement - fire in 1st floor communal hallway - fire out on arrival of F&RS - inspection only - cause of fire under investigation - WrLx2 Bognor, FIO

SATURDAY 15 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 15954
Time : 15:23 - 16:00
Location : GRASS EMBANKMENT TOWARDS BEACH OFF BESSBOROUGH TERRACE, LANCING
Incident : RTC - 1 car off the road - male driver released by F&RS using hydraulic and electrical equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL Lancing, HRT Worthing, WrL Worthing
Police News
 
Call Ref: 15960
Time : 18:19 - 19:27
Location : GUILDFORD LANE, LOXWOOD
Incident : RTC - 2 cars - all persons released before arrival of F&RS - 1 female adult and 1 child taken to hospital by ambulance - 1 male adult detained by police - scene made safe by F&RS - WrL Billingshurt, WrL Crawnleigh
 
Call Ref: 15962
Time : 23:06 - 00:17
Location : HOUSE - CHERRY LANE, LANGLEY GREEN, CRAWLEY
Incident : Fire - 100% of ground floor destroyed by fire - 100% of 1st floor damaged by smoke - female adult occupier out of property on arrival of F&RS - 8BA,3HRS and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - female occupier taken to hospital by ambulance - incident under investigation - WrLx3 Crawley, WrL Horley, ICU Horley, Red Cross Support Unit

SUNDAY 16 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15973
Time : 09:37 - 10:01
Location : A24 SOUTH OF HOP OAST ROUNDABOUT, SOUTHWATER
Incident : RTC - car in collision with central reservation barrier - no persons trapped or injured - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15988
Time : 16:15 - 16:47
Location : HOUSE, CHURCHER ROAD, WESTBOURNE
Incident : Fire - in 1st floor airing cupboard - 2BA,1HR by F&RS - damaged areas damped down and cut away - electrics and water isolated - accidental - WrL Emsworth HFRS, WrL Havant HFRS, WrL Chichester

MONDAY 17 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref:15996
Time : 03:02 - 03:32
Location : HOUSE, FARTHINGS HILL, HORSHAM
Incident : Fire - smell of burning investigated by F&RS using thermal imaging camera - small fire on 1st floor landing of house - fire out on arrival of F&RS and ventilation of smoke carried out - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham
 
Call Ref: 15997
Time : 03:28 - 03:52
Location : SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, WILLOWHAYNE AVENUE, EAST PRESTON
Incident : Fire - in ground floor lounge involving candles catching light to wall mounted TV and wooden cladding - 2BA,1HR and PPV fan used by F&RS to assist with ventilation - 1 man and 1 woman treated for smoke inhalation at the scene and taken to hospital as a precaution - accidental - WrLx2 East Preston
 
Call Ref: 16020
Time : 11 : 34-12 : 06
Location : BALCOMBE ROAD, TINSLEY GREEN
Incident : RTC - 1 van & 1 car - 1 male casualty released by Ambulance Personnel and conveyed to hospital - vehicles and roadway made safe by F&RS - 1 WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref: 16021
Time : 11 : 32-12 : 35
Location : SEA DRIVE, FERRING
Incident : Flooding - burst sewage pipe - flooding affecting 2 properties - water pumped using 1 main pump and 2 Light Portable Pumps [LPP]
WrL Worthing
 
Call Ref: 16032
Time : 14 : 15-14 : 35
Location : WARDEN ASSISTED FLATS LABURNUM GROVE, BOGNOR REGIS
Incident : Fire - small fire in ground floor kitchen - out on arrival - natural ventilation - 1 elderly female treated for slight smoke inhalation using oxygen therapy administered by F&RS - Casualty handed over to Ambulance Service - WrL Bognor
 
Call Ref: 16047
Time : 17 : 26-17 : 50
Location : A264 ROFFEY BETWEEN RUSPER & ROFFEY ROUNDABOUTS
Incident : RTC - 2 cars and 1 small commercial van - 1 adult female with minor injuries released prior to arrival of F&RS and treated by Ambulance Service - fire in engine compartment of 1 car as a result of RTC - 1HR used - 1 WrL Horsham
 
Call Ref: 16054
Time : 19 : 05-19 : 32
Location : HOUSE - WINDMILL COPSE, STORRINGTON
Incident : Fire- Chip pan fire in kitchen - removed to garden and extinguished by smothering - 1 adult female and 2 children [aged 8&9] treated for slight smoke inhalation by Ambulance Service and conveyed to hospital for precautionary checks - minor smoke damage to ground floor of property- WrL Storrington - - Fire officers report

TUESDAY 18 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16064
Time : 00 : 09-01 : 44
Location : HOUSE-BODDINGTONS LANE, DITCHLING
Incident : Flooding- water from ground floor pumped using Grundfos pump - 100% ground floor damaged by water - salvage work carried out by F&RS using salvage gear - WrL Keymer
 
Call Ref: 16066 Time 02 : 17-03 : 35
Location : HOUSE-LODGE LANE, KEYMER
Incident : Flooding- flooding to cellar to a depth of approximately 2ft - water pumped using Grundfos Pump and LPP - WrL Keymer
 
Call Ref: 16070
Time : 06 : 36-07 : 26
Location : HAMMERWOOD ROAD, ASHURST WOOD
Incident : Car Fire - 1 Landrover 60% destroyed by fire - extinguished by F&RS using 2BA,1HR - Accidental ignition - WrL East Grinstead
 
Call Ref : 16090
Time : 13 : 07 - 13 : 39
Location : HOUSE-SHADWELLS CLOSE, LANCING
Incident : Fire - Small fire in ground floor kitchen - Out on arrival - PPV used for ventilation - 1 WrL Shoreham, 1 WrL Worthing
 
Call Ref : 16097
Time : 14 : 35 - 15 : 30
Location : VALEBRIDGE ROAD, BURGESS HILL
Incident : FATAL INCIDENT - Rescue Attempt - 1 male trapped under fallen tree - Unfortunately confirmed fatal at scene - Airbags, small gear, chain saw and Tirfor winch used in rescue attempt
2x TRU Horley, WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, WrL Crawley, HRT Crawley
newspaper report
 
Call Ref : 16110
Time : 20 : 59-21 : 51
Location : CHURCH GREEN, SHOREHAM BY SEA
Incident : Fire - 1 car & 1 van destroyed by fire, fence slightly damaged by fire - Extinguished by F&RS using 2xBA, 2xHR, 1xJet, 2xPowder Extinguishers- Possible Deliberate Ignition - 2xWrL Shoreham
 
Call Ref : 16113
Time : 21 : 25-21 : 55
Location : TWYNE CLOSE, BEWBUSH
Incident : Fire - 1 car damaged by fire and smoke - Extinguished by F&RS using 1HR - Possible Deliberate Ignition - 2xWrL Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16116
Time : 22 : 31-23 : 08
Location : HOUSE-SOUTH HOLMES ROAD, HORSHAM
Incident : Fire - Small fire in ground floor kitchen - Out on arrival - Building ventilated naturally by F&RS - Accidental Ignition
2xWrL Horsham
 
Call Ref : 16118
Time : 23 : 09-23 : 35
Location : A27 WESTBOUND FROM CHICHESTER TO WARBLINGTON
Incident : RTC - 1 Car into central reservation - 1 female casualty released by ambulance service and conveyed to hospital - Vehicle & roadway made safe by F&RS - 2xWrL Chichester, WrL Havant

WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16125
Time : 08 : 04-08 : 56
Location : WINEHAM LANE, WINEHAM
Incident : RTC - 1 Car in collision with bridge - 1 female casualty extricated by F&RS and conveyed to hospital by ambulance service - Vehicle & roadway made safe by F&RS - WrL Burgess Hill, WrL Haywards Heath, HRT Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16131
Time : 10 : 20 - 12 : 37
Location : NORWOOD HILL ORCHARDS
NORWOOD HILL [SF&RS GND]
Incident : Fire - single storey workshop and barn 6x10m severely damaged by fire - 12BA,3HRS by F&RS - damaged areas turned over and damped down - WrL Horley,WrLx2 Crawley,WrL Reigate,WrL Dorking
 
Call Ref : 16139
Time11 : 37 - 17 : 17
Location : HOUSE, DROVE LANE, YAPTON
Incident : Chimney - difficult chimney fire extinguished by F&RS using chimney kit - inspection made using thermal imaging camera to check fore remaining hot areas - WrLx2 Littlehampton
 
Call Ref : 16142
Time : 11 : 43 - 12 : 42
Location : MARRINGDEAN ROAD, BILLINGSHURST
Incident : Fire - 1 car,gate to field and 3 metres of hedging destroyed by fire - arson - incident left with police - WrL Billingshurst
Police News
 
Call Ref : 16155
Time : 13 : 39 : 14 : 48
Location : HOUSE, CHURCH LANE, FUNTINGTON
Incident : RTC - car into side of house causing structural damage - side of building shored up by F&RS using acro props - female driver extricated from car by F&RS using hydraulic and electric rescue equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance - incident handed over to police - WrL Bosham, WrLx2 Chichester, HRT Chichester
 
Call Ref : 16169
Time : 17 : 58 - 19 : 13
Location : FARM HOUSE, SCRATCHINGS LANE, KIRDFORD
Incident : Chimney - difficult chimney fire - ladders and chimney kit used by F&RS - WrLx2 Petworth

THURSDAY 20 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16204
Time : 15 : 07 - 15 : 27
Location : NEAR WELL DIGGERS PUB, KINGSPIT LANE, PETWORTH
Incident : RTC - 1 car overturned - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police
WrL Storrington, WrL Petworth
 
Call Ref : 16207
Time: 16 : 07 - 16 : 27
Location : 1ST FLOOR FLAT, GREEN HEDGES AVENUE, EAST GRINSTEAD
Incident : Fire - small fire in kitchen involving pan on cooker hob - 2BA, fire blanket, 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - flat ventilated using PPV fan - accidental - WrLx2 east Grinstead
 
Call Ref : 16208
Time: 16 : 10 - 16 : 48
Location : FORESTSIDE ROAD, FORESTSIDE
Incident : RTC - 1 car off road and on its roof - no persons trapped - 4 male adults attended to at the scene by ambulance paramedics - incident left with police - WrL Chichester, WrL Horndean [HFRS]
 
Call Ref : 16211
Time: 16 : 27 - 17 : 39
Location : FIELD OFF STAPLEFIELD LANE, STAPLEFIELD
Incident : Animal Rescue - horse trapped by its rear legs under fence - horse rescued by TRU officers using animal rescue equipment - vet in attendance - TRU Officersx4
 
Call Ref : 16212
Time: 16 : 59 - 18 : 08
Location : HOUSE, CHATSWORTH ROAD, CHICHESTER
Incident : Fire - in kitchen - 100% damaged by heat and fire,100% smoke damage - 4BA,1HR,small tools and PPV fan used by F&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Chichester,WrL Bognor
 
Call Ref : 16221
Time: 21 : 19 - 23 : 46
Location : THE NEW INN, HIGH STREET, HURSTPIERPOINT
Incident : Fire - in wooden beam adjacent and at the rear to fire place in pub caused by radiated heat from fire place - 1HR by F&RS - damaged areas inspected using thermal imaging camera and cut away - accidental - WrL Hurstpierpoint, WrL Keymer
 
Call Ref : 16225
Time: 21 : 40 - 23 : 35
Location : HOUSE, LONDON ROAD, PULBOROUGH
Incident : Chimney - chimney kit used by F&RS - WrL Billingshurst
 
Call Ref : 16226
Time: 21 : 52 - 23 : 17
Location : HOUSE, HELYERS GREEN, WICK
Incident : Fire - police and ambulance in attendance - small fire involving burning food in ground floor kitchen - cooker isolated by police before arrival of F&RS - inspection only by F&RS - elderly male occupier believed deceased before the fire - WrL littlehampton, FIO

FRIDAY 21 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16258
Time : 19 : 51 - 20 : 13
Location : COLLYER AVENUE, BOGNOR
Incident : RTC - 4 cars - no persons trapped - scene made safe by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Bognor
 
Call Ref : 16259
Time : 20 : 17 - 00 : 01
Location : DETACHED HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, YAPTON LANE, YAPTON
Incident : Fire - detached house with ground, first floor and roof space involved in fire - 4HRS and ALP used by F&RS - accidental
WrL Arundel, WrL Chichester, WrLx2 Littlehampton, CU Bognor,ALP Arundel,FIO
 
Call Ref : 16263
Time : 20 : 39 - 21 : 01
Location : HOUSE, LAVINGTON CLOSE, IFIELD, CRAWLEY
Incident : Fire - tumble dryer in kitchen of house - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher used by F&RS - tumble dryer removed from house to open air
WrLX2 Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16271
Time : 23 : 21 - 23 : 49
Location : BROADFORD BRIDGE ROAD, WEST CHILTINGTON
Incident : RTC - 1 car overturned in ditch - female driver released from car before arrival of F&RS and given medical care by ambulance paramedics - car's leaking fuel tank sealed by F&RS - incident left with police
WrL Billingshurst

SATURDAY 22 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16275
Time : 06 : 44 - 07 : 41
Location : A272 WISBOROUGH GREEN
Incident : RTC - car in collision with tree - male driver extricated by F&RS working with ambulance paramedics and SIMCAS Dr and using hydraulic rescue equipment - man taken to hospital by ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS
WrL Petworth, WrL Billingshurst, HRT Chichester
 
Call Ref : 16282
Time : 10 : 21 - 10 : 38
Location : HOUSE, HEATHER LANE, WEST CHILTINGTON
Incident : Fire - fire involving aga stove - 1Co2 extinguisher - damaged areas cut away by F&RS - kitchen ventilated - accidental
WrL Storrington
 
Call Ref : 16302
Time : 17 : 34 - 18 : 03
Location : A23 NORTHBOUND PYECOMBE TO MUDDLESWOOD
Incident : RTC - car in collision with 20 litre fuel tank believed to have fallen from lorry travelling northwards - no persons hurt - inspection only by F&RS - incident left with police - WrL Hurstpierpoint, Wrl Henfield
 
Call Ref : 16306
Time : 20 : 03 - 21 : 08
Location : THE WAVERLEY PUB, MARINE DRIVE, WEST ALDWICK, BOGNOR
Incident : Fire - 3 storey building used as pub with flats on upper floors - fire in internal stud wall in main bar area of pub - 1HR,thermal imaging camera and small tools used by F&RS - damaged areas cut away and damped down - WrL Bognor
 
Call Ref : 16307
Time : 20 : 53 - 21 : 19
Location : BUNGALOW, GORING WAY, FERRING
Incident : Fire - in kitchen of bungalow out on arrival of F&RS - woman badly burnt after a candle set fire to the maxi dress she was wearing - the lady's husband suffered burns to his hands and arms when he tried to put the fire out - both persons treated by ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance - WrL East Preston,WrL Worthing,FIO
report
 
Call Ref : 16311
Time : 23 : 53 - 00 : 49
Location : FENCHURCH ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY
Incident : Fire - bin storage area destroyed by fire - 1 car 20% damaged by heat and smoke - 2HRS used by F&RS - area damped down
WrLx2 Crawley, FIO

SUNDAY 23 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16338
Time : 15 : 59 - 16 : 35
Location : M23 SOUTHBOUND JIUNCTION 9 GATWICK TO JUNCTION 10 CRAWLEY
Incident : RTC - 1 car - no persons trapped - scene made safe using small tools - car removed from lane 3 of motorway to hard shoulder by F&RS using hiab lifting equipment - incident left with police - WrL Horley, WrLx2 Crawley, HRT Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16343
Time : 19 : 02 - 19 : 22
Location : HOUSE, OAKHILL CHASE, POUND HILL
Incident : Fire - pan of oil alight in cooker - fire out on arrival of F&RS - 2BA, PPV fan used to inspect and ventilate kitchen - accidental - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16351
Time : 20 : 55 - 21 : 24
Location : FLATS, HOLYROOD PLACE, BROADFIELD, CRAWLEY
Incident : Fire - ground floor bin store severely damaged by fire - slight smoke damage to communal staircase - 4BA, 2HRS and PPV fan used by F&RS - arson - WrLx2 Crawley,FIO

MONDAY 24 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16401
Time : 22:16 - 22:41
Location : FLAT, SPRINGFIELD, SHAW, BALCOMBE
Incident : Fire - fire in kitchen - out on arrival of F&RS - flat smoke logged - PPV fan used to assist with ventilation
WrL Turners Hill, WrL Haywards Heath

TUESDAY 25 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16412
Time : 08:17 - 08:43
Location : HANLYE LANE, HAYWARDS HEATH
Incident : Fire - tractor severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 1HR - accidental-police in attendance for traffic control - WrLx2 Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref : 16425
Time : 09 : 38 - 09 : 54
Location : MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, ORCHARD STREET, CRAWLEY
Incident : Petrol spillage - approx 5 litres of petrol leaking from car on 1st floor of multi storey car park - flow stemmed by AA - fuel absorbed by F&RS using sand - WrL Crawley
 
Call Ref : 16426
Time : 10 : 21 - 10 : 50
Location : BUNGALOW, SPENCERS PLACE, HORSHAM
Incident : Fire - small fire in lounge out on arrival of F&RS - PPV fan used to assist in clearing smoke - accidental - WrLx2 Horsham
 
Call Ref : 16436
Time : 14 : 06 - 14 : 28
Location : HOUSE, ORCHARD STREET, CHICHESTER
Incident : Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - advice given - WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref : 16444
Time : 16 : 25 - 17 : 21
Location : HOUSE, CROSSWAYS, BOLNEY
Incident : Chimney fire - chimney equipment and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - advice given - WrL Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref : 16449
Time : 17 : 52 - 19 : 29
Location : DETACHED HOUSE, NORTH STREET, MIDHURST
Incident : Fire - in 1st floor office of detached house - office severely damaged by fire - remainder of 1st floor damaged by smoke - 6BA,3HRS by F&RS - accidental - WrLx2 Midhurst,WrL Petworth,FIO,Red Cross Support Unit

WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref : 16462
Time : 08 : 33 - 09 : 08
Location : A259 LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident : RTC - 2 cars - 1st aid given at the scene by F&RS to 1 male adult and 1 female adult - male adult subsequently taken to hospital by ambulance - female adult treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - small spillage of oil made safe by F&RS - police in attendance for traffic control - WrLx2 Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 16478
Time: 14:46-15:02
Location: HOUSE, EDGAR CLOSE, MAIDENBOWER
Incident: Fire - fire in microwave - out on arrival - inspection and removal only by WSFRS - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 16479
Time: 15:26-15:42
Location: HOUSE, ROTHER CRESCENT, GOSSOPS GREEN, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire - fire in cavity wall behind gas heater - out on arrival - gas and electrics isolated by WSFRS - accidental ignition - advice given to occupiers - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 16481
Time: 16:46-17:01
Location: HIGHAMS HILL, GOSSOPS GREEN, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire - fire in grill pan - out on arrival - cooker isolated - PPV fan used to ventilate - advice given to occupiers - WrLx2 Crawley
 
Call Ref: 16488
Time: 18:22-18:49
Location: KINGS ARMS PUB, MIDHURST RD, FERNHURST
Incident: Fire - fire in wooden cladding surrounding wood burning stove - affected area cut away and removed by WSFRS - accidental ignition
WrL Midhurst, WrL Haslemere [Surrey FRS]
 
Call Ref: 16498
Time: 21:42-21:54
Location: ROWAN WAY, BOGNOR REGIS
Incident: Car - mini badly damaged by fire - extinguished using 1HR - accidental ignition - WrL Bognor

THURSDAY 27 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 16518
Time: 11:44-12:37
Location: HOUSE, ARUNDEL ROAD, CLAPHAM
Incident: Fire- in log burner and flue - fire surround dismantled by FFs to get to pockets of fire - 1HR and small tools used by F&RS - loft inspected to check for signs of fire - accidental - WrLx2 Worthing
 
Call Ref: 16523
Time: 14:11-15:02
Location: WINDMILL PUB, MILL LANE, RUSTINGTON
Incident: Chimney fire - fire in chimney extinguished by F&RS using 1HR and chimney equipment - WrL Littlehampton
 
Call Ref: 16545
Time: 21:34-22:06
Location: HOUSE, HIGH STREET, ARDINGLY
Incident: Chimney fire - extinguished by F&RS using thermal imaging camera and chimney equipment - WrL Turners Hill

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 16547
Time: 01:43-02:07
Location: DOWNS ROAD, FUNTINGTON
Incident: Fire - car destroyed by fire - 2BA, 1HR by F&RS - arson - WrL Chichester
 
Call Ref: 16559
Time: 10:10-10:55
Location: FINCHES GARDENS, LINDFIELD
Incident: Cylinder - 1 propane cylinder alight and venting - venting flame extinguished and shut off - 2BA, 1HR used for cooling, thermal imaging camera used for inspection - WrLx2 Haywards Heath
 
Call Ref: 16575
Time: 17:03-17:36
Location: HOUSE, BLACKGATE LANE, PULBOUROUGH
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney equipment used by F&RS - WrL Storrington
 
Call Ref: 16580
Time: 19:53-20:09
Location: FLATS, HOLMCROFT, SOUTHGATE, CRAWLEY
Incident: Fire - fire in toaster in ground floor kitchen - 2BA, 1Co2 extinguisher and PPV fan used by F&RS - accidental - WrL Crawley

SATURDAY 29 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 16584
Time: 07:27-08:02
Location: BEECH GROVE, WATER LANE, STORRINGTON
Incident: Fire - campervan severely damaged by fire - 2BA, 1HR - cylinders unaffected and removed - incident under investigation
WrL Storrington, FIO
 
Call Ref: 16592
Time: 11:29-11:57
Location: MARINE CRESCENT, GORING BY SEA
Incident: RTC - 2 cars - 1 of the cars had rolled on to its side - 1 person released before arrival of F&RS and treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics - car uprighted and made safe by F&RS - WrL Worthing
 
Call Ref: 16616
Time: 22:01-22:42
Location: END OF TERRACE HOUSE, MILL ROAD, BURGESS HILL
Incident: Chimney fire - chimney equipment used - WrL Burgess Hill

SUNDAY 30 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 16619
Time: 01:21-02:24
Location: BUNGALOW, FIELD CLOSE, LANCING
Incident: Fire- fire in roof space of bungalow - 4BA, 2HRS and thermal imaging camera used by F&RS - all persons accounted for - salvage undertaken - accidental- WrLX2 Lancing, WrL x2 Worthing, CU Bognor
 
Call Ref: 16646
Time: 15:20-17:45
Location: Off FIVE OAKS ROAD, BROADBRIDGE HEATH
Incident: Animal Rescue - 16 years old horse trapped in fence and hedgerow - vet in attendance - horse sedated by vet and released by F&RS using animal rescue equipment, lines and physical strength - TRU x4 officers, WrL Billingshurst, WrL Partridge Green
 
Call Ref: 16648
Time: 15:30-16:18
Location: A24 NORTHBOUND BROADBRIDGE HEATH
Incident: click to enlargeRTC - 1 car - 1 female adult released by F&RS using hydraulic and heavy rescue equipment
and taken to hospital by air ambulance - scene made safe by F&RS - WrLx2 Horsham
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Sussex Police report
A driver was airlifted to hospital in London after her Renault Clio left the A24 near Broadbridge Heath on Sunday afternoon (January 30) and collided with a tree. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the northbound carriageway just past the Hop Oast roundabout at 3.22pm. The driver, a 37-year-old woman from Horsham, suffered serious head injuries and had to be cut from the badly damaged vehicle by firefighters before being taken to Kings College Hospital in London.
The road was closed for nearly four hours while rescue and recovery work was carried out, the southbound carriageway re-opening just before 7pm and the northbound about half hour later. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the blue Clio in the time leading up to it is asked to call 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation Eastcote.
 
Call Ref: 16660
Time: 19:33-19:59
Location: MALTRAVERS ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON
Incident: FATAL RTC - car in collision with lamp post - assistance given to ambulance services at the scene by F&RS - it is believed that the 56 year old male driver was taken ill at the wheel - he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where sadly he died in the early hours of Monday - WrLx2 Littlehampton
Sussex Police report
A man has died after his Mercedes car crashed into a lamp post in Littlehampton on Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called at 7.28pm. It is believed that the 56-year-old driver from Littlehampton was taken ill at the wheel while travelling along Fitzalan Road. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where he died in the early hours of Monday.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the white Mercedes C180 in the time leading up to it, to call 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation Eastheath.

MONDAY 31 JANUARY - 2011

Call Ref: 16700
Time: 13:08-13:29
Location: RICHMOND ARMS PUB, UPPER BOGNOR ROAD, BOGNOR
Incident: Fire - small van well alight on arrival of F&RS - 2HRS used by F&RS - van severely damaged by fire - accidental - WrL Bognor
 
Call Ref: 16734
Time: 20:44-21:42
Location: HOUSE - HOGS COMMON, CHILGROVE
Incident: Chimney fire - difficult chimney - chimney kit used by F&RS - WrL Chichester
 
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