Major Blaze Rips Through Acorns Health and Leisure Club in Copthorne!

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Inferno

Police are hunting for answers after a massive fire tore through Acorns Health and Leisure Club in Copthorne on Sunday, August 7. Emergency services rushed to the scene just before 7.40 a.m., responding to West Sussex Fire & Rescue’s urgent call about the blaze.

Area Declared Unsafe—Avoid Copthorne Site

The building remains dangerous, with Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire & Rescue warning residents to stay clear. Officers will maintain a strong presence as they probe the cause of the fire, leaving the area cordoned off for the foreseeable future.

Got Info? Police Want to Hear from You

Detectives urge anyone with information that could crack the case to come forward. You can report tips online, call 101 quoting serial number 347 of 07/08, or stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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