Crews called to fire in house in Whiteley

Crews from Cosham, Fareham and Portchester were among those called to a house in Shire Close, Whiteley, just after 3am.

The roof was ‘completely damaged’ according to those on scene but all house occupants were able to escape and there were no injuries.

A spokesman from Cosham Fire Station said: ‘We were called to a house fire in Whiteley just after 3am this morning.

‘The fire was only in the roof but it has been completely damaged.

‘No one was hurt.’

Crews from Hightown, Botley and St Marys also attended.

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A tweet from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service read: ‘Crews from @Hightown56 @Fareham17 @Botley38 @StMarys54 @Portchester28 and @Cosham23, along with officers @paulrids @manners_karl

have attended a house fire in Whiteley this morning. Time of call 03:04, time of stop 06:20. Fortunately no-one was hurt.’

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