Watch as firefighters gathered at Westquay to tackle restaurant blaze
Some "10 fire engines" were seen on Harbour Parade, as a cordon was put in place while smoke could be seen inside the Red Dog Saloon restaurant.
A large crowd watched on from outside Hollywood Bowl, including Graham Wiffen, who filmed firefighters running hoses into the building via a delivery goods entrance.
Westquay South was evacuated last night as firefighters rushed to a restaurant blaze, and eyewitness Graham Wiffen filmed the emergency response running hoses into the building via a delivery goods entrance. pic.twitter.com/znHEuL0HG7
— Reece Barrett (@reecebrrtt) July 10, 2025
Eyewitness Graham was evacuated from the Showcase Cinema De Lux inside the shopping centre's south building, as fire alarms blared during his exit.
This video taken by Magdalena Zelazna showed firefighters congregating outside of the Red Dog Saloon building in Westquay South, as fire alarms are heard blaring @dailyecho pic.twitter.com/e7io1RU2Md
— Reece Barrett (@reecebrrtt) July 10, 2025
Magdalena Zelazna also filmed firefighters congregating outside of Red Dog Saloon.
Fire alarms can be heard in her video playing throughout the entire Westquay South building.
Hampshire fire and Westquay have been contacted for more information.
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