Investigations following fatal house fire in the New Forest

A body was discovered at the scene by crews

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 17th Jul 2022

Investigations are underway after a body was found in a New Forest home following a fire.

The blaze broke out in Esdaile Lane in Burley in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 16th).

Multiple fire teams from Hampshire and Dorset were called to the scene at around 3.30am, with police arriving at the scene shortly afterwards.

Two dwellings, including the house are reported to have been 'well alight' within the next half-hour.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We were called at 3.34am this morning (Saturday, 16 July) by colleagues from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to a report of a fire at a property in Esdaile Lane, Ringwood.

"Upon officer attendance, firefighters confirmed that a body had been found inside the address.

"Formal identification is yet to take place.

"An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. A scene is expected to remain in place for the next few days while these enquiries are carried out."

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