Fire

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service battled multiple wildfires this summer - including this one in Gosport.

Wildfires 'becoming more frequent', fire authority chairman warns

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Vehicle fire causes delays on A27 Havant Bypass

Emergency resurfacing works needed on A3 northbound after van bursts into flames.

Emergency resurfacing works needed after van bursts into flames

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Fire Service crews from Fareham and Gosport were called to a fire involving Gorse in a field adjacent to Lifeboat Lane in Gosport, at around 1.20pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Firefighters were then also called to a second large fire in the open located east of the initial incident (towards Fort Gilkicker).

Everything we know about the Gosport fires yesterday

A fire taking place in the Fort Road area of Stokes Bay on August 16, days before the large scale incident on August 25.

Watch: Flames erupt in Stokes Bay days before large field blaze

Fire crews rush to deal with two field blazes in Stokes Bay following suspected arson incident.

Live: Firefighters continue to battle field blaze amid possible arson

Pictures showing the aftermath of one of the Stokes Bay fires on the afternoon of August 25. Fire crews are extinguishing the flames, with the service informing police about the suspected arson.

Pictures show aftermath of large Stokes Bay field fires

Fire service to leave the New Forest

Firefighters leave the New Forest two weeks after devastating fire

M3 Junction 9 project

Traffic builds as M3 roundabout is closed this weekend - diversion

The derelict care home was destroyed in the fire.

Second arson arrest made after fire which gutted a former care home

A31 barrier repairs after the New Forest Fire

A31 reopens after fire - but speed restrictions are in place

A blaze engulfed a former care home in Liss late on August 18. A man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

Portsmouth man arrested after derelict care home burnt to the ground

Firefighters battling the A31 heathland blaze days after it started on August 9.

Road closure near M27 due to heathland blaze extended

Two fires broke out at almost identical times in Portsmouth last night.

Two fires break out in Portsmouth on one evening

The sale of disposable barbecues has been banned by the government.

Firefighters issue stark warning as disposable barbecues banned

Firefighters battling the A31 heathland blaze days after it started on August 9.

When will the A31 reopen as firefighters continue to fight wildfire
We continue to have a large presence as we enter the weekend,” a fire officer said.
David George

Disposable barbecues have been temporarily banned from sale following Portsmouth City Council's recent prohibition. Pictured: An arid Southsea Common on August 14 in extremely hot conditions.

Disposable barbecues temporarily banned from sale amid city decision

Firefighters battling the A31 heathland blaze days after it started on August 9.

Live Live: Video shows firefighters tackling blaze days after it started

An arid Southsea Common - July 6, 2026. Disposable BBQs and similar equipment have been banned from the streets around it

BBQs banned from Canoe Lake and areas around Southsea Common

The Blue Bell Inn owners are hoping to reopen in early September.

'Lovely' pub earmarks early September re-opening after fire

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue

Parked cars cause trouble for fire service responding to two fires

Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a huge fire that originated from a HGV and spread to nearby heathland.

Firefighters work through the night to tackle heathland blaze

Cause of early morning fire on New Road revealed

The arson attack took place at Sherborne Road Recreation Ground, Chichester.

Council-owned bin outside playground set on fire

A hay fire broke out in a field near Quob Park Estate in Titchfield Lane, Wickham.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040826-7699)

50 tonnes of hay and tractor go up in smoke, fire service confirms

Fire crews are at the scene of a hay fire in Titchfield Lane, Wickham.

Hay fire breaks out with residents urged to avoid the area

Firefighters rushed to Havant earlier this afternoon.

Shrubland fire breaks out in field as firefighters issue stark warning
“The hot weather has seen our teams deal with a large number of outdoor fires in recent weeks,” the fire service said.
David George

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

A firefighter at work

Fire engines, stations and kit get £24m upgrade

Fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight

Cost of Hampshire fire service response to rising demands

Fire in Lee-on-the-Solent

Grass bank fire on the seafront "may have been started deliberately"

Sam King in hospital with his wife and daughter

Man given CPR by his 9-month-pregnant wife thanks emergency services

Firefighters dealing with a 'deliberate' fire at Hilsea Lines, which left one child with serious burns.

Boy, four, rushed to hospital for burns from 'deliberate' fire

The fire, now under control, started from a combine harvester.

Praise for firefighters after devastating blaze

The fire, now under control, started from a combine harvester.

Massive blaze near Fareham has been put out - fire service confirms

Fire crews on the Isle of Wight tackling the fire in Headon Warren

Concerns raised as fire service loses staff faster than it can recruit

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Firefighters to work throughout the night to tackle a huge gorse fire

A grassland fire took place at 6pm on Sunday, July 19 at Alver Valley Country Park.

Fire crews battle to stop grassland fire spreading to historic village

The Garden of The Blue Bell Inn the day after the fire.

Popular pub set to be closed for 6-8 weeks following fire damage

Fire service stock image. Photo: Iconic Media Group

Investigation to establish cause of house fire launched

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Wildfire causes road closure

The fire at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth was kept to the decking area.

WATCH: Firefighters prevent blaze from spreading to popular pub

The fire spread to the Blue Bell Inn in Emsworth at around 2am on Saturday, July 11.

Fire service provide update on Emsworth fire

Firefighter were seen tackling a blaze at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth on Saturday, July 11.

'Discarded' smoking materials causes fire at Old Portsmouth pub

Firefighter were seen tackling a blaze at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth on Saturday, July 11.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Old Portsmouth pub

There is a wildfire at Devil's Dyke this evening (Friday, July 10). Photo: Iconic Media Group

Fire crews rush to blaze at popular Hampshire bar and restaurant

Cafe Monde, in Winchester, after a major fire.

Cafe issues plea for 'compassion' after owner charged with arson

Anglesey Lodge in Anglesey Road. Photo: Plum Architects Ltd/GBC planning portal

Fresh plans unveiled to revive fire-ravaged Grade-II building

Southampton Magistrates Court

Man charged after setting fire to four city-centre buildings

South Western Railway

Investigations ongoing as two fires near railway stations cause chaos

Armed police and fire crews have been deployed to Portchester Precinct, with part of the area "sealed off" from the public.

Two men arrested after cannabis factory is found

Fire brigade attending the hovercraft fire in Clarence Pier on June 24.

Fire breaks out on hovercraft as crews see smoke pouring from vessel

Smoke poured out of a takeaway in Cosham and spread to a nearby flat and over the railway line. Pictured is the inside of Royal Kebab House.

Pictures show takeaway devastated by fire which spread to flat

Trains will not be serving Cosham Railway Station "until further notice" as firefighters continue to tackle a blaze in Portsmouth Road.

No trains serving railway station 'until further notice' due to fire

Smoke can be seen pouring from a flat in Cosham as the public are warned to avoid the area.

Smoke billows from flat as public warned to 'avoid' fire