VIDEO: Dramatic fire in Horsham town centre

Firefighters were called to a Horsham town centre in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday August 16).
Fire in bin storage area of Piries Place car parkFire in bin storage area of Piries Place car park
Fire in bin storage area of Piries Place car park

Crews were called to Piries Place car park at about 12.15am.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze broke out in a 5m by 5m bin storage area.

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Crews used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel to extinguish the flames.

Fire in bin storage area of Piries Place car parkFire in bin storage area of Piries Place car park
Fire in bin storage area of Piries Place car park

No-one was injured and the fire is believed to have damaged a few wheelie bins.

A spokesman for the fire service said the incident had been handed over to Horsham District Council and police for further investigation.

Crews left the scene just after 1am.

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