Police Launch Arson Probe After Fire Rips Through Gosport Flats
Police are hunting for answers after a blaze tore through a block of flats in Gosport in the early hours today.
Fire Erupts at Former White Swan Pub
Shortly before 3am on November 11, emergency services rushed to the former White Swan public house on Forton Road. The fire broke out in an indoor storage area of this shared property, sparking chaos but thankfully causing only limited damage.
Residents Safe but Shaken
- Eleven people, including three children, were inside when flames ignited.
- Paramedics checked everyone at the scene; no serious injuries reported.
Arson Investigation Underway
Fire and police arson experts have combed the scene throughout the day. Authorities have ruled out links to other recent incidents but remain tight-lipped about increased police presence spotted the previous evening.
“Our investigation is ongoing to establish how the fire started,” said a police spokesperson.
The community remains on edge as officers continue their probe into the fiery mystery at the heart of Gosport.
