Firefighters tackle fire in Liphook pub roof

Roof fire...

Published

18/01/2013 12:00am

Author

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

The roof of a pub in Liphook has been destroyed by fire today (17 01 13).

Fire crews were alerted just after 1030 hours to reports of the pub roof well alight in London Road.

Fire crews used six sets of breathing apparatus, three jets, two high-pressure hose reels and an aerial ladder platform to bring the blaze under control.

No-one was injured during the incident.

The roof of the pub was completely destroyed and there was also extensive damage to the first floor. The ground floor and cellar were also damaged by smoke and water.

A combination of appliances from Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire were mobilised to the scene.

Hampshire crews attended from Bordon, Alton, Basingstoke and Rushmoor. Around 50 firefighters in total dealt with the incident.

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