Shed fire in Portsmouth after neighbour's bonfire goes wrong

FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a blazing shed after wind caused a bonfire to spread to a neighbouring garden.Â
Winstanley Road, Stamshaw. Picture: Google Street ViewWinstanley Road, Stamshaw. Picture: Google Street View
Winstanley Road, Stamshaw. Picture: Google Street View

Crews from Cosham attended the incident at a property in Winstanley Road, Stamshaw, just after 8.15pm last night. 

The fire was put out inside 20 minutes using two hose reel jets. 

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However, teams stayed close to the scene as they issued safety advice to residents '“ encouraging them to check their smoke detectors are working and to avoid starting bonfires in adverse conditions.

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