Woman, 94, saved in bathroom fire

The cause is believed to be an electrical fault in the bathroom

A 94-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters when a blaze broke out in a Hampshire care home.

Thirty-two residents and staff, who were not injured, were led to safety following the fire at Waverley House in New Milton early on Saturday.

The blaze started in the elderly woman's bathroom. She was rescued and taken to Bournemouth Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

It is believed an electrical fault in the bathroom was the cause.

The flames were contained to the one room and there was no damage to any other parts of the warden-assisted care home.

All residents were allowed to return after about two hours.