Firefighters Respond to Two Overnight Fires at Hampshire Public Houses
Firefighters were called to South Steet in Emsworth shortly after 2:00am this morning to reports of a fire that started in the garden area of a public house before spreading to two neighbouring licensed premises.
The fire caused significant damage to the kitchen area and roof of one property, while the second sustained smoke and heat damage.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked to extinguish the blaze using multiple hose reels, main jets, and an aerial ladder platform.
The incident was brought under control, with the stop message received at 5:00am. A reinspection of the scene was carried out at 7:45am, with no further signs of smoke or fire detected.
Firefighters were called to East Street in Portsmouth shortly after 5:00am this morning following reports of a fire in the garden area of a public house.
The fire is believed to have been caused by smoking materials discarded on wooden decking. The public house itself was unaffected by the fire.
Firefighters used two hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze. The incident was brought under control, with the stop message received at 5:00am.
A reinspection of the scene was carried out at 10:00am, where no further signs of smoke or fire were detected.
Safety Advice: Dispose of Smoking Materials Responsibly
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents and visitors to dispose of cigarettes and other smoking materials safely, particularly during periods of warm, dry weather.
Discarded cigarettes can remain hot enough to ignite dry grass, wooden decking and other combustible materials, potentially causing serious fires.
To help prevent fires:
- Fully extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them.
- Use a suitable ashtray or metal bin – never discard cigarettes onto the ground, from vehicles, or into planters.
- Avoid smoking near dry vegetation, wooden decking, or other flammable materials.
- Never leave lit cigarettes unattended.
If you discover a fire, move to a safe location and call 999 immediately.
By taking a few simple precautions, everyone can help reduce the risk of preventable fires and keep our communities safe.
