Road closed in West Sussex after industrial unit fire

A main road near Haywards Heath is affected

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 18th Dec 2025

A fire at an industrial unit in West Sussex has closed a main road this morning (Thursday 18 December).

The incident is affecting part of the A273 near Haywards Heath and was first reported at around 6.30am.

Firefighters are at the scene and people are being asked to avoid the area.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Isaac's Lane near Haywards Heath is closed in both directions while we attend a fire involving an industrial unit. Please avoid the area this morning.”

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