A FIRE ripped through a Hampshire bin shed last night, destroying everything that was inside.

Fire crews from Redbridge and Totton were called to a block of flats in Parkside, Totton, at around 10pm, after the flames took hold in the bin area, which was attached to the flats.

Fortunately firefighters were able to get it under control, preventing the need to evacuate residents from their homes.

Crews spent around 45 minutes at the scene to ensure it was completely extinguished and wait for the arrival of the police as the cause of the fire was “doubtful”.

An investigation is now underway.