Firefighters rushed to a massive blaze engulfing a farmhouse in Whitchurch late on Wednesday night. Twelve fire engines and 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the well-developed fire and prevent it from spreading to a nearby mill.
The fire broke out on London Road just after 10pm, producing thick smoke and towering flames that were visible from the nearby A34. Fire teams from across the county, including Whitchurch, Overton, Andover, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue, joined efforts to control the inferno.
Both the farmhouse and the neighbouring mill suffered heavy damage to their ground floors, first floors, and roofs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Hampshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that the blaze is now under control after crews used jets and foam to extinguish the flames.
Police implemented restrictions around the scene to ensure safety for emergency personnel, while the South Central Ambulance Service dispatched multiple resources as a precaution. Firefighters are expected to remain at the site for some time to fully secure the area and prevent any flare-ups.
“A farmhouse and a mill were badly damaged in a large fire in Whitchurch,” said a Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesman.
Originally published by UKNIP.
