West Sussex firefighters attended a coach fire in Worthing in the early hours of Wednesday morning (June 7) after receiving reports. The incident, which happened at around 2.30am, took place on Warren Road in Offington, Worthing.
The West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines to the scene, where a coach was seen alight. Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reels to tackle the flames, as well as a thermal imaging camera.
After the fire, it was established that the coach fire was accidental, with no casualties reported. The driver was unharmed by the incident.
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A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “At around 2.30am (7 June) we responded to a large vehicle fire at Warren Road, Offington in Worthing. Joint Fire Control mobilised two fire engines from Worthing to the scene.
“Upon arrival firefighters found one coach alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze.
“The fire was of accidental ignition and fortunately there were no casualties.” It has not been confirmed whether the coach was vacant or occupied by passengers at the time of the incident.
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