Residents urged to avoid area near Horsham after a fire breaks out at block of flats

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Residents near Horsham had been urged to to keep their windows and doors shut and to avoid the area after a fire broke out at a block of flats.

Last night (Thursday, March 9) West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident in Kensett Avenue, Southwater, at around 7.30pm - with three crews attending the scene.

At 9.19pm the fire service said three crews remained at the incident.

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A spokesperson added: “Please avoid the area. People living nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed to stop smoke coming in.”

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