Halogen lamp burst into flames at Portsmouth homeÂ

FIREFIGHTERS were called to put out a blaze in a Southsea lounge.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Dec 2018, 14:06 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 11:19 BST
Fire services were called to the sceneFire services were called to the scene
Fire services were called to the scene

It came after a halogen lamp burst into flames at a property in Chestnut Avenue in Southsea on Saturday. 

Units from stations at Southsea and Portchester were both called to the scene just after 4.30pm. 

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However, their pumps were not needed and a spokeswoman for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was extinguished using '˜domestic means'. 

One resident was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics and a stop message was issued at 5pm.

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