Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service responded after receiving reports of the blaze in Stuart Crescent at 10.50pm. On Twitter, Basingstoke RDS wrote: 23:40 H01C3 mobilised alongside various other @Hants fire resources to a significant ‘Make Pumps 8’ domestic fire in #Winchester. Good stop from initial crews prevented a much more serious fire from occurring. Temporary group manager with the fire service Andy Weeks added: My thanks for the hard work by all of the crews involved in preventing fire spread and damage to more properties on a very cold night. Thanks to @WinchesterCops and @SCAS HART for their assistance throughout #teamwork #OneTeam @Hants fire.