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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: RTC - 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 PHOTO 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. 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 next page - February 2011 onwards most recent incidents click refresh button below to check for any further new reports Not all call outs are listed - Only reported incidents are logged here - - see also WSF&RS archived
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