Fire Fury in Southampton: Two Homes Gutted, Woman Spotted Fleeing
A fierce blaze tore through two Southampton homes in the early hours, leaving them completely gutted. Now, Hampshire Police and Fire and Rescue Service have launched a joint probe into the shocking fire.
Woman Seen Running From Flames
Police are urgently searching for a woman spotted fleeing the scene on Poole Road as the fireball engulfed the properties just after 4am. Officers are working closely with the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Arson Task Force to track her down and get to the bottom of what sparked the inferno.
Firefighters Battle Blaze Through the Night
- Crews from St Mary’s, Hightown, and Eastleigh rushed to the scene.
- The fire started in a first-floor bedroom and quickly ripped through the roof, causing severe damage.
- Firefighters spent hours investigating the cause and battling the raging flames.
Police and Fire Service Join Forces
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “A woman was reported running away from the address when the fire started and we are making enquiries to locate her.” Meanwhile, investigators are combing the scene to uncover what caused the devastating fire.
Residents remain shaken as authorities piece together how this fiery chaos erupted in their neighbourhood.