A "SMOULDERING" hat led to a call-out from firefighters.
Two fire crews from Fordingbridge and Ringwood were called to a fire in a bedroom in Fordingbridge.
A post on Fordingbridge Fire Station Twitter said: "1304 47P7 and @RingwoodFire 45P7 have attended a bedroom fire in Fordingbridge. This turned out to be a smouldering hat that was stored too close to a halogen light bulb.
"Sensible action from the homeowners meant no further damage other than the hat."
1304 47P7 and @RingwoodFire 45P7 have attended a bedroom fire in Fordingbridge. This turned out to be a smouldering hat that was stored too close to a halogen light bulb. Sensible action from the homeowners meant no further damage other than the hat!
— Fordingbridge Fire (@Fordingbridge47) March 10, 2021
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called to an address on Southampton Road, Fordingbridge, just after 1pm yesterday (Wednesday, March 10 ).
A spokesperson said: "They found a small smouldering fire in an upstairs bedroom, caused by an item of clothing left in close proximity to a halogen downlight.
"Firefighters removed the item of clothing and the stop message came in at 1.32pm."
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