Blazing Inferno: 10 Hectares of Woodland Ablaze at Saxton Farm
Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire scorching around 10 hectares of woodland and fields at Saxton Farm, Monks Gate.
10 Fire Engines and Water Carrier Race to the Scene
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) has deployed ten fire engines and a water carrier to tame the growing blaze along Nuthurst Road.
Smoke Warning: Locals Told to Keep Doors and Windows Shut
Residents near the blaze face thick smoke drifting across the area. WSFRS urges everyone nearby to keep windows and doors firmly closed.
“We are at the scene of a large wildfire involving 10 hectares of woodland and fields at Saxton Farm, Nuthurst Road, Monks Gate. Ten fire engines and a water carrier are in attendance. If you live nearby please keep your doors and windows closed. Please avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely.” – WSFRS spokesperson
Roads Jammed, Emergency Crews Demand Public Avoid the Area
Nuthurst Road and nearby routes are expected to be congested as emergency services continue their frantic efforts. The public is urged to steer clear to allow firefighters to operate without disruption.
The cause of the wildfire remains unknown as crews battle the flames.
