Fire at Basingstoke block of flats handed over to police
Firefighters were sent to a block of flats in Alencon Link at 08:17 after smoke could be seen in a stairwell and residents reported a strong smell of smoke.
Crews from Basingstoke were quickly on scene and found a fire in the stairwell of the 19th floor was out on arrival. Further crews were stood down.
A ventilation fan was used to clear smoke and the incident was handed over to police as it’s believed the fire may have been started deliberately.
Stop: 09:35