Havant and Emsworth firefighters extinguish shed fire which spread to eaves of two properties

FIREFIGHTERS were sent to tackle a shed fire described as ‘well alight’ in Havant.
By Hollie Busby
Published 6th May 2022, 22:46 BST
Updated 8th May 2022, 13:03 BST
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Fire crews from Havant and Emsworth arrived at the scene with breathing apparatus and two hose jets.

The incident happened on Friday at the back garden of a property at Glenleigh Park in Havant.

About 10 firefighters attended.

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A spokesperson from Havant Fire Station said: ‘When we arrived the shed was well alight and it spread to the eaves of both properties and damaged some of the window frames. With our quick actions we stopped it spreading to the property

‘Because we got water on it quickly that reduced the amount it damaged the property. There was no one injured.’

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Crew say they were called out at 4.45pm and were there for two hours to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the blaze is currently unknown.

The fire service is investigating to understand the cause of the fire.

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