Blaze Rips Through Two-Storey Home in Pilley
A fierce fire tore through a two-storey building on School Lane, Pilley, Lymington, with the first floor and roof engulfed in flames when crews arrived.
Firefighters Fight Flames for Nearly 5 Hours
Brave firefighters pumped water from the swimming pool at the rear to battle the blaze. They battled the inferno for almost five hours, battling smoke and heat to contain the damage.
Seven Fire Stations Rush to Scene in Early Hours
- The alarm was raised at 12.32 am on Sunday.
- Fire crews responded from seven stations: Lymington, Brockenhurst, Beaulieu, Lyndhurst, Hardley, St Marys, and Eastleigh.
Salvage Operation Underway to Save Personal Belongings
As the flames were fought off, firefighters launched a salvage operation aiming to rescue as many personal items as possible from the wreckage.