Cause of Hampshire mansion fire "undetermined"

More than 60 firefighters were called to the home in Curdridge near Bishop's Waltham

The roof of the house was destroyed by fire on Sunday night
Author: Jason BeckPublished 14th Feb 2024
Last updated 14th Feb 2024

A fire which destroyed the roof of a country mansion in Hampshire is not believed to be suspicious.

Investigators are yet to discover the exact cause of the blaze at the home in Curdridge Lane, Curdridge near Bishop's Waltham on Sunday night.

More than 60 firefighters and 14 fire engines were called to the scene at the height of the fire.

The fire service said everyone got out safely.

A spokesman for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was not thought to be suspicious but at this stage the cause was "undetermined."

It was confirmed the roof had been destroyed and the ground-floor had suffered significant water damage.

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