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Warsash: Live updates as 6 engines fight thatched roof fire

  • Six engines are putting out a fire on Hook Park Road
  • Fire services are asking people to stay away from the area
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9:44am

Firefighters left the scene and returned to station following the stop message at 3:27am.

10:54pm

What we know so far as seven engines rushed to Warsash fire

Read the full breakdown of what we know so far here.

10:42pm

In an update issued at 10.30pm, Hampshire fire said: "The incident is being scaled down further to leave three relief crews from Basingstoke, Southsea and Havant working overnight taking over from the firefighters that were first on the scene."

10:10pm

Timeline of official Hampshire Fire updates

Hampshire fire have issued two official updates on the incident so far:

"20:10 - The fire is now surrounded and the incident scaled down with seven fire engines and a number of other support vehicles remaining on the scene.

"18:51 - We are currently tackling a thatched roof fire on Hook Park Road in Warsash.

"Crews were first called shortly after 6pm with fire engines from Hightown, Cosham, Portchester, Fareham, Botley and St Mary’s currently on the scene.

"The roof of the two storey building is fully involved in the fire and fortunately no casualties involved."

10:09pm

We will bring you more updates on this blog as soon as possible.

9:50pm

Hampshire fire has been contacted for an update on the incident, which the Echo believes continues to be scaled back.

9:23pm

The response to the incident continues to be scaled back.

8:58pm

Emergency services continue to be scaled back at the scene of a thatched roof fire.

Hampshire fire are still asking people to stay away from Hook Park Road as the fire continues to be surrounded.

 

8:30pm

Hampshire fire's latest incident update says: "The fire is now surrounded and the incident scaled down with seven fire engines and a number of other support vehicles remaining on the scene."

8:17pm

While a number of additional fire engines were heard en route to Hook Park Road, the Echo understands that many were sent back as they were no longer needed.

Seven still remain on the scene, along with other emergency services support vehicles.

8:15pm

Seven engines remain on the scene

The Echo understands that the fire has now been surrounded.

Seven fire engines remain on the scene as the incident is now being scaled back.

 

8:10pm

Another Warsash resident said: "I've heard fire engines going past my house for a while now, or maybe they are hanging around the area, but it seems they are putting a lot of effort in to get it under control."

7:59pm

Hampshire fire are still asking people to stay away from Hook Park Road as fire crews tackle the blaze.

7:49pm

One Facebook commenter said: "I knew something wasn't right. Hopefully they get it under control and everyone is okay."

7:41pm

In the latest incident update, Hampshire fire said: "The roof of the two storey building is fully involved in the fire and fortunately no casualties involved."

7:34pm

Traffic in Warsash and surrounding areas remains unaffected despite the incident, according to Google Maps' traffic view.

(Image: Google Maps)

7:27pm

One local resident, who wished to remain unnamed, told the Echo that they had seen police on the scene too.

"It's just relieving to hear that everyone is okay," they said.

7:16pm
7:12pm

Hampshire fire are asking residents to avoid the area due to the high number of emergency service vehicles on the scene.

7:03pm

Fire engines were first called to the scene shortly before 6pm.

One Facebook user, who wanted to remain unnamed, told the Echo they had seen 'so many sirens' heading past their house towards Hook Park Road just after 6pm.

6:59pm

Hampshire fire confirmed to the Echo that there are no casualties involved.

6:59pm

The fire involves the thatched roof of a two-storey building.

6:58pm

Hampshire fire confirmed to the Echo that crews from Hightown, Cosham, Portchester, Fareham, Botley and St Mary's are currently tackling a thatched roof fire on Hook Park Road in Warsash.

6:57pm

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Six fire engines are tackling a thatched roof fire in Warsash.

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