A WOODEN cricket pavilion in Owslebury was destroyed in a blaze on Saturday night (May 14).
Crews from Winchester, Bishop’s Waltham, Botley and Eastleigh were called to the suspected arson incident at 9.53pm.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Spokesperson said: "The fire was extinguished using jets and hose reels after the electricity supply was isolated.
"HIWFRS left the scene at 00:22 before one crew returned in the morning to conduct a reinspection.
"Police were informed due to it being believed the fire was set deliberately."
Residents in Owslebury have previously raised concerns about the safety of the pavilion.
They told the Chronicle that the building is in poor condition, and that there is a 'lack of interest' in making it safer.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson added: "Police are investigating following a fire at the cricket pavilion in Owslebury which was reported to us on the morning of Sunday, 15 May.”
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