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A fire broke out in a Horsham garden on Monday afternoon (September 21).

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Richmond Road after the alarm was raised by a mum and her young son at about 1.30pm.

Samantha Field told this newspaper: “My son and I have just had to call 999 as a neighbour had a fire in their garden.

“Would you just remind your readers to be vigilant and careful when the weather has been so dry?

Photo by Samantha Field SUS-200921-173328001

“The fire got out of control very quickly and was quite frightening.”

The road was closed both ways from B2180 Hurst Road to Gordon Road due to the incident.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said, “One fire engine from Horsham was sent to the incident, and on arrival it was confirmed the fire involved two outbuildings, one tree and hedgerows.

Fire breaks out in Horsham garden