Fire crews called to blaze at Chichester shoe shop

Fire crews were called to Clarks in East Steet at 9.34pm last night to reports of a rubbish fire in the shop's foyer.

One unit from Chichester and two from Bognor Regis attended the scene to quell the blaze and left the scene just after 11pm.

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“Joint Fire Control mobilised one fire engine from Chichester Fire Station to the scene along with two from Bognor Regis.

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“Firefighters carried out thorough inspections inside and outside of the shop to ensure there was no fire spread, before booking away at 11.01pm.”