Portsmouth hotel fire: Three arrested on suspicion of arson after Travelodge blaze

Crews from Southsea, Cosham, Havant, and Portchester fire stations were called to the Travelodge hotel in Stanhope Road shortly after 11.30pm on Tuesday, February 6 after the high rise fire started in one of the building's rooms. Road closures were put in place while police and firefighters dealt with the incident, and the entire premises were evacuated.

Following the emergency incident, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers arrested two 18-year-olds and a 19-year-old in relation to the fire.