Firefighters put out a scrapyard blaze which is believed to have started at about 6am today (Thursday 1 May).
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform to the yard in Ockley Road, Bognor.
Witnesses described hearing items explode as the blaze gave off a thick black smoke.
The fire service said: “We were called at 6am this morning to a fire at an industrial building in Ockley Road, Bognor.
“At the height of the incident there were eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at the scene.
“Crews worked hard to bring the fire in a scrap yard under control using jets and foam.
“Sussex Police are also in attendance.
“People are being advised to avoid the area and keep doors and window closed if they live near by.”
Ockley Road and Argyle Road were closed while firefighters worked at the scene.
Within two hours, the fire service said that it had brought the blaze under control and was scaling down its presence at the scene.
The fire was understood to have started by accident.
