Horror at remote farmhouse in Sussex as two bodies are discovered following Christmas Day blaze
Blaze horror at remote farmhouse as two bodies are discovered following Christmas Day fire
- Two bodies have been found after a Christmas Day fire destroyed a farmhouse
- Emergency services called early to remote farmhouse on Boxing Day at 9.10am
- Police are investigating fire which has been put out and safety of the building
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Two bodies have been found after a Christmas Day fire destroyed a farmhouse.
The blaze near the Sussex village of West Chiltington is believed to have started on Christmas Day.
Emergency services were called to the remote farmhouse on Boxing Day at 9.10am after reports of a significant fire at the house in Harbolets Road.
The blaze near the Sussex village of West Chiltington is believed to have started on Christmas Day
Emergency services were called early to remote farmhouse on Boxing Day at 9.10am after reports of a significant fire at the house in Harbolets Road
Police are investigating the fire which has been put out.
A spokesman for the force said: ‘Emergency services received a report of a significant fire at a residential property in Harbolets Road, West Chiltington, at 9.10am this morning (Saturday 26 December).
The building is still being investigated to make sure it is safe and two people have been confirmed deceased at the scene
‘Fire engines from the local area arrived quickly at the scene, and a section of the road has been closed as emergency services continue to work together.
‘Two people have sadly been confirmed deceased at the scene.’
The building is still being investigated to make sure it is safe.
Harbolets Road has since been reopened.
