Huge wildfire erupts as 10 engines battle blaze: ‘Keep doors and windows closed’
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have sent advice to locals close to the fire.
Fire crews have rushed to the scene (generic image) (Image: Getty)
A huge wildfire has erupted in Horsham, West Sussex, with 10 engines attempting to bring the blaze under control and locals warned to keep their doors and windows closed.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service wrote on Twitter: “We are at the scene of a large wild fire at Saxton Farm, Nuthurst Road, Munk’s Gate. 10 fire engines + water carrier are in attendance.
“If nearby keep your doors & windows closed. Avoid area to allow firefighters to work safely.”
This is a live blog. Scroll down for updates.
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Drivers warned of traffic delays
Drivers are being warned of traffic delays in the area of the blaze.
Nuthurst Road and surrounding routes in Horsham are expected to be particularly busy as emergency services respond to the fire.
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Cause of fire not known
The cause of the blaze in Horsham is not yet known.
Fire crews are at the scene (generic picture) (Image: Getty)
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Firefighters at scene of blaze
Firefighters are at the scene of the blaze.
We will continue to keep you updated.
ud83dudea8We are at the scene of a large wild fire at Saxton Farm, Nuthurst Road, Munku2019s Gate. 10 fire engines + water carrier are in attendance.
If nearby keep your doors & windows closed. Avoid area to allow firefighters to work safely. @Horshamfireu2014 West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) August 24, 2025
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People urged to avoid the area
The fire service are urging people to avoid the area around Saxton Farm.
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10 hectares of woodland and fields alight
According to Sussex News, 10 hectares of woodland and fields are alight.
A total of 10 fire engines are at the scene.
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Location of fire
A map shows the location of the blaze in Horsham.
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Locals urged to keep doors and windows shut
The fire service adds: “If nearby keep your doors & windows closed. Avoid area to allow firefighters to work safely.”
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Welcome to our live blog
Welcome to our live blog. We will bring you all of the latest updates on the fire.
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Fire crews called to large wild fire
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service say: “We are at the scene of a large wild fire at Saxton Farm, Nuthurst Road, Munk’s Gate. 10 fire engines + water carrier are in attendance.”
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