Eastleigh: Fire destroys three vehicles in early-morning blaze

Stephen StaffordBBC News, Southampton
Hampshire Constabulary has appealed for anyone with CCTV footage to come forward

Two cars and a van have been destroyed in an early-morning fire on a Hampshire street.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to reports of a vehicle fire in Drum Road, Eastleigh shortly after 05:00 GMT.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus used hose reels and jets to put out the flames.

A joint fire and police investigation into the cause of the fire, which also damaged part of a house, is underway.

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A van and two cars were destroyed in the fire

Hampshire Constabulary has appealed for anyone with CCTV footage to come forward.

Part of the road remains cordoned off while investigation work is carried out.

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A police investigation into the cause of the fire is underway
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