Car fire spreads to properties in Gosport

A fire involving two vehicles in Gosport spread to a nearby property on Sunday morning.

Crews from Gosport, Fareham, Cosham, Southsea and Portchester were alerted to the blaze on Gazelle Close shortly before half seven when the HIWFRS Control Room received multiple calls reporting the incident.

Neighbouring houses were evacuated as firefighters gained access to the loft to investigate whether the fire had spread between the two-storey terraced properties.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus used hose reels, jets and the aerial ladder to tackle the fire.

No people were injured in the blaze however a cat was given oxygen before being taken to a vet.

Relief crews were organised to take over from the firefighters who were first on the scene.

Police and fire investigation officers will attend the scene as it is believed the fire was started deliberately.

The stop message came in at 11:36 after crews had conducted a number of home fire safety visits at neighbouring homes.

One crew will return later this evening to conduct a reinspection checking for remaining hotspots.

Station Manager Jason Boh said:

“Our crews worked quickly and efficiently to extinguish the fire before it spread to neighbouring properties.

“Working closely with our emergency services partners we were able to safely evacuate residents and ensure there were no injuries.

“Smoke alarms provide an early warning of incidents and provide precious time to escape. Adequate working smoke detection should be fitted on every level of your home in order to keep you and your family safe.”