Crews battle fire in Southsea house

FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a blaze at a house this morning.
By Millie Salkeld
Published 26th Jun 2020, 07:28 BST
Updated 26th Jun 2020, 08:38 BST
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Crews were called to Kent Road in Southsea at 5.12am and pictures show huge flames in the roof of the building while smoke was seen up to six miles away.

Police have closed the street from the junction with Elphinstone Road and ambulances are on scene.

SEE MORE: Photos show damage after fire in Southsea house

Fire in Kent Road, Southsea. Picture: Dan PeacheyFire in Kent Road, Southsea. Picture: Dan Peachey
Fire in Kent Road, Southsea. Picture: Dan Peachey
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Portchester Fire Station tweeted: ‘Both 28 appliances in attendance at a make pumps 6. ALP required in Kent Road, Southsea. Initial TOC to this incident was at 05.12.’

Hampshire Fire and Rescue told The News that the building contained flats.

More to follow.

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Police have closed part of Kent Road in Southsea. Picture: Cliff PledgePolice have closed part of Kent Road in Southsea. Picture: Cliff Pledge
Police have closed part of Kent Road in Southsea. Picture: Cliff Pledge

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