Live Emergency Incident Hampshire garage fire: Live updates as "large" garage blaze "under control" and some cordons lifted By Freddie Webb Published 14th Jul 2024, 09:43 BST Updated 14th Jul 2024, 14:15 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now A devastating fire which engulfed a garage and spread to nearby vehicles and buildings is now under control. More than 80 emergency personnel were alerted at 5.05am this morning and deployed to the scene.
Residents were 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 assisted firefighters and set up road closures in the area. HIWFRS said crews were “working tirelessly” to contain the flames, with the fire damaging buildings nearby the original structure.
Relief crews took over the scene at 10.40am. The emergency service presence was scaled down at 12.
35pm, with some personnel expected to stay at the scene throughout the day to dampen down the area and deal with any hotspots. Cordons and road closures have been lifted in one direction at 1.20pm.
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. 14:05 BST Cordon lifted The fire service said the garage blaze is now “under control”. “Cordons and road closures have been lifted in one direction,” they added.
13:31 BST Smoke The fire service has released more pictures which shows smoke pouring from the garage while the fire spread. HIWFRS HIWFRS HIWFRS 13:11 BST Latest picture from scene The fire service have released a picture from the scene as things stand. They previously reported that the incident is being scaled down, with less crews at the scene.
HIWFRS 12:49 BST Incident "scaling down" The fire service reports the incident is being scaled down, with some crews and apparatus leaving the scene. 12:01 BST Live scene update Incident commander Tim Clarke, from HIWFRS, has given the latest update on how the firefighters are tackling the blaze. 11:24 BST Pictures from the scene HIWFRS have released pictures from the scene of the garage fire.
HIWFRS HIWFRS HIWFRS 10:46 BST LATEST UPDATE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said multiple vehicles are ablaze. The force added: “The blaze has spread to buildings adjacent to the original structure. Emergency services and partners are on the scene, working tirelessly to contain the fire and prevent further damage.
” 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.
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