A BEDROOM in a New Forest property has been completely destroyed in a fire caused by a candle.
Multiple firefighters tackled the blaze in the early hours of this morning.
Crews from stations at Hardley, Redbridge, Totton and Beaulieu raced to the Blackfield home at 3.07am this morning, January 17.
*0307* Property fire at Woodland Gardens in Blackfield, crews attended from @Hardley58 @Redbridge53 @totton46 @Beaulieu_49 Fire in ground floor bedroom, 4 breathing apparatus, 2 main jets and 1 hose reel used.
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control (@hiwfrs_control) January 17, 2022
The ground floor bedroom in the Woodland Gardens property was "well alight" on arrival.
All occupants were evacuated upon arrival of the Hardley fire crews and all occupants are accounted for.
Firefighters delivered community safety leaflets to neighbouring houses before returning to station at 4.47am.
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