50 firefighters tackle thatched roof blaze in village near Stockbridge
A thatched roof property has been badly damaged by a fire in Kings Somborne
50 Firefighters from across the region have been battling a thatched roof fire in Kings Somborne overnight.
The roof of a detached outbuilding, with a wooden construction and thatched roof, caught fire yesterday evening.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
In a post on their Twitter account, Hants Fire Control said:
"The adjoining house is not affected but is being protected by dry foam to prevent fire spread.
"Please avoid the areas as crews are likely to be on scene for several hours."