
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services say that they are currently dealing with a house fire in Fittleworth.
The blaze broke out in a property in School Close this afternoon.
Fire crews ask people to avoid the area, anyone living nearby is asked to keep windows and doors closed.
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 2.57pm to a house fire caused by a lightning strike in School Close, Fittleworth.
“We currently have six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are working to extinguish a fire in the roof space of the property.
“School Lane is currently closed and people are being advised to avoid the area.”