Fareham firefighters tackle engine car fire on A32

A VEHICLE fire on the A32 caused delays this evening (February 8) as firefighters looked to tackle the blaze.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 8th Feb 2021, 18:24 BST
Updated 8th Feb 2021, 18:28 BST
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One appliance was deployed from Fareham at 5.17pm this evening after reports of a car engine on fire on the southbound carriageway between the A27 Eastern Way and Old Gosport Road.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel to extinguish the blaze. The fire ‘completely destroyed the engine bay’ of the car.

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Fire crews were stood down at 5.37pm. There are no reported injuries.

Firefighters from Fareham have been tackling a vehicle fire on the A32.Firefighters from Fareham have been tackling a vehicle fire on the A32.
Firefighters from Fareham have been tackling a vehicle fire on the A32.
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