Man Arrested for Arson After Caldyne Business Park Fire
Blaze at Gatwick holiday parking site involved workshop, vehicles, and gas cylinders, causing widespread power outages.
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Carla Rooney
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a significant fire at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant.
The blaze near Crawley, West Sussex, caused extensive damage, destroying 140 vehicles at a parking site. Several cars and high-voltage equipment sustained significant damage.
No casualties have been reported from the incident. Police advised holidaymakers impacted by the fire to contact their parking operators directly for guidance.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service echoed this recommendation for those whose vehicles were damaged. Community fundraisers have reportedly launched to support affected businesses.
devastating fire
One social media user claimed the "devastating fire" destroyed numerous livelihoods, including a car breakdown and recovery business based at the site. Several customers may have been impacted by the blaze.
Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are conducting a joint fire investigation.