A shed was destroyed after it was ripped apart by flames.
The outbuilding behind The Anglers Inn pub in Bishopstoke was deliberately set alight last night.
Fire crews from Eastleigh and St Mary’s were called to the blaze which involved two sheds to the rear of the pub on shortly after 4pm yesterday.
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One shed was destroyed, with the other suffering approximately 40 per cent damage in the fire.
Police were requested to attend the scene as it was believed the fire was set deliberately.
A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service said: “Firefighters in breathing apparatus used hose reels and jets to stop the blaze before ventilation cleared smoke from the pub.
“Crews left the scene and returned to station at around 6pm.”
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