Grass bank fire on the Lee-on-the-Solent seafront "may have been started deliberately"
It is one of a number of recent fires across the area
A fire on a grass bank on the Lee-on-the-Solent seafront may have been started deliberately, the fire service has said.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire yesterday evening which resulted in smoke pouring across Marine Parade West.
It is one of a number of recent fires across the area, exacerbated by the dry conditions.
A fire service spokesperson said: “Setting fires on purpose puts lives at risk, can cause significant damage to property and the environment, and diverts emergency service resources away from those who may urgently need them.
“If you witness any suspicious behaviour or believe someone may be responsible for starting a fire, please report it to the police immediately.”