Fire breaks out at industrial estate near Arundel as emergency services rush to scene

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 17:32

By Philip Keeler

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at an industrial estate near Arundel this afternoon (23 October), with dramatic footage showing part of the site on fire.

Eyewitness Nicola Spencer sent V2 Radio video footage showing the fire at an industrial unit off Ford Road in Ford, with emergency services responding to the incident.

CREDIT: Nicola Spencer

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service confirmed it was called to the scene at 3.22pm, with four fire engines, a water carrier and an aerial ladder platform dispatched to tackle the blaze.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have been working to extinguish the fire using hose reels.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 3.22pm to reports of a fire involving an industrial unit off Ford Road in Ford.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised four fire engines, a water carrier and an aerial ladder platform to the scene.

“Upon arrival, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus got to work extinguishing the fire using hose reels.

“Drivers are urged to avoid the area due the number of emergency service vehicles in attendance, and people living nearby should ensure they keep their doors and windows closed for the time being.”

Motorists are being advised to stay away from the area while emergency crews deal with the incident.

Residents living nearby are also being urged to keep doors and windows shut as a precaution.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and there is currently no information about any injuries.

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