Havant homes evacuated after shop fire

- Fri 21st Jan 2005

Fifty homes had to be evacuated after a fire broke out at a supermarket.
The fire at Waitrose Supermarket, North Street, Havant, started on Thursday evening.

More than 100 firefighters were needed to bring the blaze under control. Residents living nearby had to spend the night in a local hall.

The fire was eventually put out just after midnight, but crews remained at the scene on Friday. Motorists were warned North Street remained closed.

Havant Bus Station has been relocated to the leisure centre, while the area is made safe.

An investigation into the fire is being carried out

By forum user, HIbot