Live Emergency Incident Hampshire fire: Live updates as "large" blaze erupts near garage with smoke filling sky and roads closed By Freddie Webb Published 14th Jul 2024, 09:43 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Dozens of firefighters have been deployed to extinguish a “large” blaze which erupted near a garage. More than 80 emergency personnel were alerted at 5.05am this morning.
Residents have been warned to avoid the area and keep their doors shut due to the heavy smoke. The fire broke out in Bittern Road West, Southampton. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said: “The fire has impacted a commercial garage.
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. “Presently, 11 fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms, and other specialist vehicles are on site. Residents in the vicinity are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
The public is advised to avoid the area to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles.” Read More "Large" fire erupts with residents warned to avoid area Sign up for FREE Portsmouth News newsletters Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers are supporting the firefighters. They said: “We are currently assisting HFRS with road closures on Bitterne Road West, Southampton.
“We have closures on Bitterne Road West/Quayside Road/Hawkeswood Road and Bitterne Road West/Athelstan Road. It’s unknown how long these closures will be on for. Please be patient, we will keep you all updated.
” You can follow updates regarding this incident by scrolling to the bottom of this article. "Large" Hampshire fire Key Events More than 80 personnel deployed to blaze near garage. The fire service have warned people to avoid the area due to the smoke.
Police are assisting firefighters, closing nearby roads. 09:41 BST Updated 09:43 BST Police close roads The police have implemented road closures in the area. They said there is no timescale on when the roads will be reopened.
09:39 BST Firefighters remain at scene A large emergency service presence remains at the scene of the blaze, which broke out in the early hours. Related topics: Fire Southampton Road Closures Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting.
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