Fire crews tackle blaze at commercial building in Whitchurch
Fire in Whitchurch – the fire is now out (20 September)
The stop message was received shortly after midnight, following a fire at a commercial building in Whitchurch.
The commercial building has suffered significant fire damage, including a partial roof collapse.
Firefighters will be returning to the scene throughout today to carry out re-inspections and damp down any remaining hotspots, ensuring the area remains safe.
A fire investigation is now underway to establish the cause of the fire.
Fire in Whitchurch – Morning Update (20 September)
Firefighters have scaled down their response following a fire at a commercial building in Whitchurch.
Crews maintained a watching brief at the scene overnight, monitoring the building and dealing with any remaining hotspots.
A fire investigator is now on scene and will begin work to establish the cause of the fire.
Road closures are still in place in the area, and we’re kindly asking members of the public to continue avoiding the area while our crews remain on scene. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Fire in Whitchurch – Evening update (19 September)
Firefighters have continued to tackle a significant fire involving a commercial building off Micheldever Road in Whitchurch.
Aerial platforms have been used to tackle the fire from above, alongside jets and hose-reel jets operating from the ground. The commercial building has suffered significant fire damage, including a partial roof collapse
The fire has now been surrounded by crews, with firefighting operations expected to continue throughout the night and into tomorrow morning. Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene during this time to monitor the incident and deal with any remaining hotspots.
Road closures are still in place in the area. Members of the public are asked to continue to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.
Fire in Whitchurch – Incident update (19 September)
Crews are continuing to tackle the fire involving a commercial building in Whitchurch.
Firefighters are currently using five main jets and two hose-reel jets to tackle the fire, with two aerial platforms also in operation.
There are currently 12 fire engines, two aerial platforms and a number of specialist vehicles at the scene.
Fire in Whitchurch – Initial Incident Update (19 September)
Fire crews are currently tackling a fire involving a commercial building off Micheldever Road in Whitchurch.
The initial call was received shortly before 3pm, and there is a large emergency service presence in the area.
There is a significant amount of smoke in the area, which may affect visibility. Road closures are now in place, and drivers are urged to avoid the area where possible and take extra care when using local roads.
Residents living nearby are advised to keep doors and windows closed while the incident is ongoing.
Crews from Overton, Andover, Winchester, Basingstoke, Fleet, Eastleigh, Redbridge, St Mary’s, Hightown, Beaulieu and Romsey are currently at the scene, alongside Aerial Ladder Platforms.
Further updates will be provided as the incident progresses.
