Blaze Hits Farnborough Bedsits – Over 50 Firefighters Battle Fire
More than 50 firefighters raced to a blazing house on Alexandra Road, Farnborough. Eight fire engines from Rushmoor, Fleet, Hartley Wintney, and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service joined the fight, supported by numerous backup vehicles.
Dramatic Roof Rescue Using 135m Ladder
Fire crews used an aerial ladder platform to rescue a man trapped on the roof. He was brought down safely using a 135-metre ladder and handed over to South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) for treatment.
First Floor and Roof Blazed in Bedsit Conversion
The three-storey semi-detached home had been converted into bedsits. The fire broke out on the first floor and spread to the roof space. Crews tackled the flames with 18 breathing apparatus sets, five jets, and tactical ventilation.
The fire was declared under control by 3:50pm.
Fire and Police Launch Joint Probe
A joint investigation by fire and police teams is now underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
