The incident occurred early this morning with fire services attending Partridge Gardens at around 6am following reports of a shed blaze. The fire spread to the fence and the property with flats being evacuated and one person receiving treatment for smoke inhalation.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Multiple calls were made into the HIWFRS Control Room this morning reporting a shed fire in Partridge Gardens in Waterlooville.
“Cosham and Waterlooville crews were alerted shortly before 6am. The blaze which involved a shed and a fence also spread to the external fascia of a nearby block of flats which had been evacuated.
“One of the flats suffered significant smoke damage, with ventilation fans used to clear the smoke.”
The fire service have informed the police and fire investigators are set to attend today. Fire crews left the scene at 8am.
Here are 12 pictures showing the damage caused by the blaze:
5. Wecock Farm fire
The fire service have notified the police as they believe the fire may have been set on purpose. | Joe Williams
6. Wecock Farm fire
One flat received significant smoke damage with fire crews using ventilation fans to clear. | Joe Williams
7. Wecock Farm fire
Fire crews were notified of the fire at around 6am and were able to leave at around 8am. | Joe Williams
8. Wecock Farm Fire
The fence and shed caught fire before spreading to the property. | Joe Williams