Lightning strike sets Fittleworth house roof on fire

A house in a West Sussex village caught fire after being struck by lightning.

Fire crews were called to the property on School Close, Fittleworth, shortly before 15:00 BST on Wednesday, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said.

A spokesperson added that the incident had been “scaled back” but firefighters were “expected to remain on scene for the time being”.

No casualties have been reported.