Clanfield community centre forced to close early because of a fire

A COMMUNITY centre closed early today after a fire.
Clanfield Sports and Community Centre under construction in 2016. Picture: Google Street ViewClanfield Sports and Community Centre under construction in 2016. Picture: Google Street View
Clanfield Sports and Community Centre under construction in 2016. Picture: Google Street View

Crews from Havant, Portchester and Cosham went to Clanfield Sports And Community Centre in Endal Way after receiving a report of a blaze in a toilet block at 2.58pm.

The alert was triggered by a fire in a light fitting, which was put out using an extinguisher before crews arrived.

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However, the centre is due to open late tomorrow while repairs are made.

The centre said on Facebook at 3.07pm: ‘The centre has had to close unexpectedly to carry out a repair to rectify a fault.

‘It is anticipated that the centre will reopen by 2:00pm on Thursday, July 4, 2019.’ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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