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Large blaze in hospital grounds Arson attack in hospital grounds
(about 13 hours later)
More than 40 firefighters have spent 12 hours tackling a blaze in the grounds of a Sussex hospital. Detectives are investigating an arson attack at a derelict social club in the grounds of a Sussex hospital.
A derelict social club caught fire near the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath at about 1830 GMT on Sunday. More than 40 firefighters spent 12 hours tackling the blaze at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath at about 1830 GMT on Sunday.
Eight fire crews used hose reels and special appliances to douse the blaze at the building, which was still being damped down at 0640 GMT. Eight fire crews used hose reels and special appliances to douse the blaze, and were still at the scene on Monday.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said there had been no disruption to services at the hospital. There was no disruption to services at the hospital, but road closures were in place for several hours.
A spokeswoman said: "Arson hasn't been ruled out. Sussex Police said the fire at the former Norman Hay Hall was being treated as arson.
"The fire is under investigation and the investigation team will return to the scene later this morning." They appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact officers.
Sussex Police were also called to the site to deal with traffic problems and crowd control caused by the blaze.