Two bodies have been found after a Christmas Day fire destroyed a remote farmhouse.
The blaze near the Sussex village of West Chiltington is believed to have started on Christmas Day.
Emergency services were called early on Boxing Day after reports of a significant fire at the house in Harbolets Road.
Police are investigating the fire which has been put out.
A spokesman said: ‘Emergency services received a report of a significant fire at a residential property in Harbolets Road, West Chiltington, at 9.10am this morning.
‘Fire engines from the local area arrived quickly at the scene, and a section of the road has been closed as emergency services continue to work together.
‘Two people have sadly been confirmed deceased at the scene.’ The building is still being investigated to make sure it is safe.
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