Overview
- Police say the blaze began around 11:15 a.m. on December 4 at the BP petrol station on Broom Way, spreading to vehicles and a fuel pump stand.
- A man found with burns was arrested at the scene on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue crews from Gosport, Fareham and Cosham extinguished the fire using two main jets.
- Officers reported no other injuries, and a road closure put in place during the response was lifted after the incident was declared finished by midday.
- Police said initial reports indicated the man was seen on the forecourt with an axe, and an investigation into the cause and circumstances remains ongoing.