Person treated for smoke inhalation after Basingstoke fire

The fire, caused by a toaster in a kitchen at Basingfield Close, Old Basing, ignited at around 12.30pm today, Wednesday, November 5.

Fire crews from Basingstoke and Odiham were called to the incident, with four fire engines, two police cars and the ambulance service attending the scene.

One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, as residents of the property were evacuated and firefighters extinguished the blaze.

The fire service at the scene (Image: Newsquest)

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters from Basingstoke and Odiham were alerted at midday to a fire at a property on Basingfield Close in Old Basing.

"Smoke was issuing when crews arrived on scene with occupants having already evacuated the property.

"One casualty was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by ambulance paramedics.

"Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters entered the home and tackled the kitchen fire using hose reel jets.

"Ventilation fans were used to clear smoke from the property as firefighters investigated the roof space for any signs of fire spread.

"The stop message came in at 1.48pm."

A firefighter at the scene told the Gazette: “It was just a small fire in the lady’s kitchen, caused by a toaster. It was mainly smoke and it’s all sorted now — we’re just packing up.”