Lives could be lost – that’s the message from the fire services after a spate of blazes across Hampshire.
The fires, thought to have been lit by youths have stopped crews attending genuine call-outs – meaning the lives of those in genuine danger are being put at risk.
Crews from Havant and Fareham have been forced to come to Portsmouth and Gosport to fight the fires.
Jamie Wren, watch manager at Southsea Fire Station, said: ‘We want to highlight the damage that can be done here.
‘Teenagers might think it’s a bit of fun to set a few fires, but they’re putting other people’s lives at risk by taking up our time and resources.’
Firefighters have been repeatedly called to blazes at Browndown in Gosport.
If you see anything suspicious as reported in this article please report this via the 101 number.