Investigation opens into Fordingbridge industrial unit fire

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 07:00

Fordingbridge fire - CREDIT: Hampshire Fire and Rescue

An investigation is underway after a fire at an industrial estate in Fordingbridge.

Crews were called to Green Lane shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday.

Nine fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended the scene.

Firefighters from across Hampshire worked alongside crews from Dorset and Wiltshire.

Road closures were put in place and local residents advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.

Firefighters worked into the early hours when the incident was scaled back with the fire under control.

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