Fire crews tackle major house fire in Whiteley

Firefighters from Hightown, Fareham, Botley St Mary's, Portchester and Cosham tackled the fire for over three hours, after being called just after 3am this morning. 

In a tweet, HFRS confirmed that 'fortunately no-one was hurt.'

Crews from @Hightown56 @Fareham17 @Botley38 @StMarys54 @Portchester28 and @Cosham23, along with officers @paulrids @manners_karl have attended a house fire in Whiteley this morning. Time of call 03:04, time of stop 06:20. Fortunately no-one was hurt.

— Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) February 12, 2021

They also tweeted photos of the crew's efforts in tackling the blaze on Yew Tree Drive - with the roof of the property engulfed by flames. 

The post confirmed crews had left the scene and a re-inspection of the two storey property is planned later today.

Firefighters have now left the scene having extinguished the blaze in the two-storey property.

A reinspection is due to take place later today. pic.twitter.com/njV8yVVHRb

— Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (@Hants_fire) February 12, 2021

Busy night for #GreenWatch at a #rooffire in #Whiteley with @StMarys54 @Fareham17 @manners_karl @paulrids #firefighters pic.twitter.com/oM7d1zui3F

— Hightown Fire Stn (@Hightown56) February 12, 2021

Local Fire Officer with HFRS Paul Riddell described the incident on Twitter as a "devastating loss of property."

The post continued: "Our thoughts are with [the owners]. Excellent initial actions by crews & support from all other [HFRS] resources.

"HFRS on scene this morning supporting community safety & fire investigation. "

Devastating loss of property for owner/occupiers, our thoughts are with them. Excellent initial actions by crews & support from all other @Hants_fire resources. HFRS on scene this morning supporting community safety & fire investigation. Thanks also to @SCAS_HART https://t.co/PyMcxOwtad

— Paul Riddell (@paulrids) February 12, 2021