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Thatched Roof Fire at Upton

Yet another thatched roof fire had Hampshire Fire and Rescue out last night as a property in Upton became the sixth in the last few weeks in the Andover area. [Read more...]

Another thatched roof fire had Hampshire Fire and Rescue out last night as Upton became the sixth in the last few weeks.

Firefighters were alerted about 5:30pm yesterday (Sunday) to the blaze at the property which was attended by 8 pumps and over 60 crew from as far afield as Portchester and Cosham.

There were no injuries reported however the roof has been extensively been damaged by the fire.

Just over two years ago another thatched fire hit the village which was reported on by the BBC (click here to read).

Upton Sign