House fire closes A2037 in Small Dole

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Update 9:30am, 10th June: today’s Argus now has a detailed story with pictures.

The West Sussex Gazette reported at 2:23pm:

A road has been closed this afternoon (Sunday June 9) in Small Dole following a fire. The A2037 Shoreham Road has been shut in the village near Henfield and there is slow traffic at the New Hall Lane junction. This is due to a fire at a house and shed. A number of fire appliances are at the scene.

The Argus reported at 2:12pm:

Fire crews are tackling a fire at a house in Small Dole in Henfield. West Sussex Fire and Rescue were called just before noon to reports of the fire in Shoreham Road. It is believed nobody has been injured in the fire but the house has been substantially damaged. Four engines are still at the scene.