Horsham house fire sparks large emergency response

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, in a social media post shortly after 6pm, said crews are ‘currently tackling a house fire’ in Highwood Crescent, Horsham.

"Due to heavy smoke local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"We currently have four pumps in attendance.”

Two crews from Horsham, one from Crawley and one from Billingshurst were sent to the scene after a call around 5.30pm.

Updates to follow as and when we get them.

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