What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trees burning somewhere in Hampshire (9)" mean?

The definition is "Trees". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALDERS (synonym of "Trees") + HOT (synonym of "burning"); definition: "somewhere in Hampshire" The answer is ALDERSHOT.

Trees burning somewhere in Hampshire (9)

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