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.
Carla Rooney
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a significant fire at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant.
Eight fire engines battled the blaze, which the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service described as 'significant and complex'.
The incident involved a workshop, multiple vehicles, and gas cylinders; it caused widespread power outages.
No casualties have been reported from the incident.
Several cars and high-voltage equipment sustained significant damage.
Police advised holidaymakers impacted by the fire to contact their parking operators directly for guidance.
Numerous customers may have been affected by the blaze.
Community fundraisers have launched to support affected businesses.
One social media user claimed the 'devastating fire' destroyed numerous livelihoods, including a car breakdown and recovery business based at the site.
A joint fire investigation is ongoing between Sussex Police and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.