Fire breaks out at Port Hamble Marina

Firefighters raced to a boat building yard at the Marina at around 10.23am today. 

The owners of a warehouse were forced to evacuate while crews from St Mary's, Hightown, Eastleigh and Fareham tackled the blaze. 

The fire was put out using four sets of breathing apparatus, main jets and hose reel jets. 

We currently have resources on scene at a fire in Port Hamble Marina. This is currently being dealt with by crews from @Hightown56 , @StMarys54 , @Eastleigh32 , and @Fareham17

— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control (@hiwfrs_control) August 27, 2021

The situation was under control by around 12.20pm with emergency crews leaving the area shortly after.

The station manager for St Mary's Fire Station, Nev Lewendon, said the cause of the blaze is still being investigated.

Furthermore, damage to the building was mainly smoke damage. 

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "The owners of the business have been thanked for evacuating the building quickly and working with HIWFRS to make sure everyone was accounted for and safe.

"If there is a fire you should get out, stay out and call 999."

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for more information. 

⚠️ 🚒 A fire at a warehouse at Port Hamble Marina is now out but our crews @StMarys54 @Hightown56 @Eastleigh32 @Fareham17 remain on scene damping down.

Our thanks to the warehouse staff who got out, stayed out and called 999, making sure everyone was accounted for and safe.

— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (@HantsIOW_fire) August 27, 2021