Fire crews tackle Telehandler fire in Southwick

Hampshire Fire and Rescue service have sent two fire crews to Belney Lane in Southwick near Portsmouth after a telehandler burst into flames this lunchtime (Friday June 15) The two fire crews were mobilised from Cosham Fire Station just after 12.15pm.

_psEmbed(“https://uknip.photoshelter.com”); Eight Fire fighters are using two hose reels, breathing apparatus and a high pressure lance to knock down flames. Crews are also trying to stop the fire from spreading to a nearby pile of Silage that the telehandler was working. Efforts to tackle the fire are being hampered due to the remote location and the lack of water supply. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/oeyflOfTgEY”]

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