'˜80 cars' destroyed in festival blaze
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service scrambled six pumps to the blaze which has broken out at the event being held at the Matterley Bowl in Winchester.
A spokesman said: ‘A significant fire has broken out. The boutique camp site next to the car park has been evacuated as a precaution.
‘There are no reports of any injuries.’
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdBoomTown Fair posted on Twitter: ‘The fire brigade are in attendance at the fire in West Car Park. All attendees are warned to stay away from the location.’
Luke Machin tweeted: ‘Things are really heating up @BoomTownFair as a car fire takes hold.’
BoomTown Fair is a four-day festival with acts including Leftfield, Damian Marley, Madness and Levellers.