UPDATED: Warehouse '˜rubbish fire' confirmed as arson

A fire which occured at a derelict warehouse in Sompting earlier today (February 16) has been confirmed as an arson attack.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Feb 2017, 18:58 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2017, 12:49 BST
Fire crews attended the warehouse fire in Sompting. Pictures: Eddie MitchellFire crews attended the warehouse fire in Sompting. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell
Fire crews attended the warehouse fire in Sompting. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell

Two fire engines attended the warehouse in Halewick Road at around 4.45pm, a spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) said.

The spokesman confirmed the fire is being treated as arson and said no injuries had been reported.

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A spokesman from Sussex Police confirmed the blaze was being treated as arson but officers were not required to attend the ‘small rubbish fire’.

No injuries have been reported following the blaze. PICTURE: Eddie MitchellNo injuries have been reported following the blaze. PICTURE: Eddie Mitchell
No injuries have been reported following the blaze. PICTURE: Eddie Mitchell

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The fire occured earlier today (February 16). Picture: Eddie MitchellThe fire occured earlier today (February 16). Picture: Eddie Mitchell
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