Neighbour alerts crews to house fire in Sompting

Fire crews were alerted by a neighbour to a blaze at a house in Sompting this evening (Sunday).
Emergency services on the sceneEmergency services on the scene
Emergency services on the scene

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to St Paul's Avenue at 5pm, after a neighbour had heard a fire alarm sound and could smell smoke coming from the house.

A spokesman added: "Two Worthing appliances dealt with the fire.

"Crews used forced entry as no one was inside. They extinguished a small accidental fire in the kitchen."