An investigation has been launched to find out how a fire started at a homeless hostel in Fareham.

A fire in the stairwell of the hostel was fought by 14 fire fighters and 1 officer from Fareham and Portchester fire Stations. They were sent to the property in Gosport Road at approximately 1.35am on the 8^th January 2014. One person had to be rescued after he slept through the sound of the fire alarm.

Source: www.portsmouth.co.uk