Firefighters tackled a van fire in Upham which they think was started deliberately.

The van was extinguished on Saturday April 15, in Bigpath Lane.

A Hampshire Fire Service spokesman said: “Eastleigh firefighters were called to this transit van blaze in Upham on Saturday evening.

“The blaze spread to a nearby hedge which was also destroyed.

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“Wearing breathing apparatus sets, the firefighters extinguished the fire using jets of specialist foam.

“Police were informed as it is believed the fire was started deliberately.

“Highways closed the road as the HIWFRS crew returned to station shortly after midnight.”

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for a comment.