Woman suffers burns in Rustington house fire
Two fire engines from Littlehampton and Worthing were called to reports of a TV on fire in Angmering Way at 6.45am, the fire service said.
An ambulance and British Red Cross emergency support vehicle from Haywards Heath was also called.
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Hide AdA spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “An ambulance was called for a woman who suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns.
“We were called to reports of a TV on fire. On arrival it was a small fire in a ground floor lounge.
“Two breathing apparatus (BA) and a hose reel was used to put out the fire.”
The spokesman confirmed the fire was of accidental ignition and the building was damaged by 30 per cent.
A South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) spokesman confirmed the woman was treated at the scene.