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Hartley Wespall cottage wrecked by fire Hartley Wespall cottage wrecked by fire
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A large fire has wrecked a thatched cottage in Hampshire. A large fire has wrecked a Grade II* listed thatched cottage in Hampshire.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the homeowners escaped unharmed from the blaze, which broke out at at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said a family escaped unharmed from the blaze, which broke out at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
Ten fire engines were sent to the cottage at Hartley Wespall near Hook, and crews "fought a valiant fight" to try to save the property.Ten fire engines were sent to the cottage at Hartley Wespall near Hook, and crews "fought a valiant fight" to try to save the property.
Firefighters spent the night battling the blaze and crews are still at the scene, stripping thatch from the roof. Firefighters spent the night battling the blaze - stripping thatch from the roof to stop the spread of the flames.
It is not yet known how the fire started. HRFS said the family was now in temporary accommodation.
It is not known how the fire started.