THIS was the scene after a bonfire spread to the roof of an adjoining garage, causing extensive damage.

Firefighters from Hampshire and Dorset were called to a house at Sway Road in Pennington yesterday afternoon.

Crews from Beaulieu, Lymington and St Mary's were joined by colleagues from across the county border.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) spokesman said: "Crews were alerted at 1.19pm and arrived to find the fire taking hold of the garage roof.

"The garage’s roof suffered significant damage, with the first-floor of the building also affected in the blaze with smoke and water damage.

"Three hose reels and jets were used to stop the fire before crews left the scene shortly before 3pm.

"One crew returned in the evening, using the thermal imaging camera to check for further hotspots."

 

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