Massive Blaze Hits Crawley’s Acorn Health and Leisure
A fierce fire broke out at Acorn Health and Leisure on Copthorne Road, Crawley, early this morning. Fire crews were alerted just after 7.20 a.m., responding swiftly to the growing inferno.
Road Closures and Major Fire Response
The stretch from Wyevale Garden Centre to the Copthorne Hotel roundabout has been shut both ways due to the blaze. Initially, ten fire engines attended the scene, but by 8.55 a.m., West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) had ramped up resources to 17 vehicles, including five specialist units.
Brave Firefighters Battle Blaze with Aerial Ladder
Aerial ladder platforms have been crucial in tackling the fire. A WSFRS spokesperson said:
“At 7.22 a.m. we were called to a fire at Acorn Health and Leisure in Copthorne Road, Crawley. Crews from Crawley, Salfords, Reigate, Godstone, and Horsham are on site. We’ve also deployed water carriers from Burgess Hill and Petworth, the control unit from Haywards Heath, and a high volume pump from East Sussex.”
Maintenance Work Under Scrutiny as Cause Investigated
Sources reveal engineers were carrying out maintenance on external air conditioning units at the site last Friday and Saturday. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for further comment.
