Gym, workshop and garden centre damaged in Whitchurch fire

About 30 firefighters battled a blaze after a van fire spread to a large commercial building.The fire started in the vehicle and spread to the nearby single-story property.The vehicle was completely destroyed while the timber-framed building was partially damaged by fire and smoke.The building was split into three parts; a gym, a garden centre and a vehicle workshop.Five crews attended from Whitchurch, Overton, Sutton Scotney, Basingstoke and Winchester.Swift action by crews prevented the blaze spreading to a nearby petrol station.Firefighters used a hose reel, three jets, four sets of breathing apparatus and an Ultra-High Pressure Lance (UHPL).The incident ended at 17:19.