Two bungalows ablaze following hedgerow fire

Firefighters have tackled a blaze that engulfed two bungalows.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service was called to the incident, which started in a hedgerow, on Rollestone Road, Holbury, on Sunday evening.

It spread to two vehicles on a driveway and then to the two adjoining bungalows.

One person was passed into the care of the ambulance service, and both properties suffered significant damage, including roof collapses, the fire service said. A joint fire and police investigation is under way to establish the cause.

Crews from Hightown, Portchester, Totton, Gosport and Fareham attended the fire, along with personnel from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

An aerial platform was also used to tackle the fire from above.

A fire service spokesperson said on Sunday evening that the fire had been "surrounded by crews" with firefighting operations "expected to continue throughout the night and into the early hours".

"Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene during this time to monitor the incident and deal with any remaining hotspots," they added.

On Monday morning it said the fire had been extinguished.

Residents in the surrounding area were advised to keep windows and doors closed because of the smoke during the operation.

Members of the public were also asked to avoid the area to keep the road clear for emergency service vehicles.