Fire breaks out at Crawley leisure centre

The incident happened at Acorns Acorns Health and Leisure Centre, in Copthorne Road, at around 9.30pm.

The fire took place on the first floor at the centre.

As well as firefighters from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS), police were also in attendance.

There was a major fire at the same venue on August 7 last year, where around 100 firefighters from West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey attended the scene.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “Last night at 9.32pm we were called to reports of a fire at a derelict property in Copthorne Road, Crawley.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised two fire engines from Crawley, the aerial ladder platform from Horsham, and crews from Surrey Fire & Rescue Service to the scene.

“Upon arrival the crew found a fire on the first floor of the building. Firefighters extinguished the fire using a high pressure hose reel.

“Crews remained on scene damping down and turning over and used a thermal imaging camera to ensure there were no further hot spots.

“Sussex Police were also in attendance providing traffic control.

“The last crew left the scene just before midnight.”