Crews tackle evening fires in the open

Fire Control received multiple calls about a fire in the open in Waterlooville last night.

Crews from Waterlooville, Cosham and Havant were called to Darnel Road at 17:39 to deal with a fire involving an area of gorse and fencing.

Two hose reels were used to stop the fire from spreading and the stop message was received at 18:24.

Meanwhile firefighters from Bordon were later called to an area of Hogmoor Inclosure after a member of the public spotted a fire.

The crew found three areas of fire and used beaters and a knapsack sprayer to surround and control the incidents.

Stop message: 22:22