Two fire engines called to house fire in Haywards Heath

Two fire engines were sent to the house in Bentswood Road just after 6.30pm yesterday evening (January 17).

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two fire engines from Haywards Heath were called to a fire in a domestic property. The fire was in the loft space.

“Two breathing apparatus were used. The fire is believed to be of deliberate ignition. Crews left the scene at 8.21pm.”

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Sussex Police were informed of a fire in a property in Bentswood Road, Haywards Heath, on Thursday evening (January 17).

“The fire is believed to have been deliberately started and is being investigated.”

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