Woman dies in Hayling Island house fire

Crews from Hayling Island, Cosham, Emsworth and Southsea were called to a house fire in Bacon Lane, Hayling Island, at 07:52 on Monday 27 September.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets to put the fire out and a ventilation fan to clear smoke.

Police are now in a position to confirm that a 95-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family has been informed and is being supported. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

The stop message was received at 09:16.