The cause of a fire that tore through an Isle of Wight bungalow earlier this week remains unclear, with differing investigation accounts from emergency services.
Hampshire and IW Constabulary has confirmed the fire investigation is still being led by the fire service’s investigation unit (FIU) and is not currently understood to be a police-led inquiry.
However, a spokesperson for Hampshire and IW Fire and Rescue Service told the County Press: “The fire service is not investigating the cause of the incident. The matter will be handled by insurers.”
As a result, it is currently unclear whether any formal investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and if so, which agency is leading it.
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As previously reported, firefighters were called at around 1.30pm on Monday, June 1, to Main Road in Newbridge, where a blaze ripped through the roof of a terraced bungalow.
Crews from across the Island, supported by mainland resources, spent several hours tackling the fire, which destroyed the roof and caused smoke damage to neighbouring properties.
The homeowner was treated at the scene for burns to her arm, while another person was taken to hospital as a precaution.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has since been launched to support the affected resident, whose home was severely damaged in the incident.
Southern Housing confirmed it has provided temporary accommodation and continues to support those impacted.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
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