Firefighters tackle Billingshurst blaze

Crews were alerted to a shed fire at 11.55pm last night (May 6), according to Billingshurst Fire Station.

A spokesman said: “On arrival crews were faced with two sheds, fencing and hedgerow alight. They were quick to react and with the swift action by crews the fire was soon under control.”

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