No injuries after house fire spread to 'several areas'

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a house fire in Yapton Lane shortly after 23:00 BST on Sunday

There have been no reported injuries after a fire at a property in West Sussex spread to "several areas".

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) crews were called to reports of a blaze at a house in Yapton Lane, Walberton, shortly after 23:00 BST on Sunday.

Four fire engines and a command support unit were sent to the scene.

A spokesperson for WSFRS said: "Upon arrival firefighters found that the fire had spread to several areas of the property but were quickly able to account for all persons."

Firefighters used high pressure hoses, jets and thermal heat detection cameras to bring the fire under control.

Crews left the scene shortly after 08:00 on Monday following a safety re-inspection, the spokesperson added.

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