Buckland residents flee early morning flat fire in Portsmouth

RESIDENTS had to flee their flat after a suspected arson attack this morning that has left the home uninhabitable.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 7th Feb 2021, 09:19 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2021, 09:37 BST
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Two appliances and 10 firefighters from Southsea were sent to the fire in Seymour Close, Buckland at 5.30am.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and police are now investigating.

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Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a flat in Seymour Close in Buckland.Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a flat in Seymour Close in Buckland.
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a flat in Seymour Close in Buckland.
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The flat’s fire alarm alerted the occupants to the danger and the two men and woman who live in the property were able to escape before the fire took hold.

Crew manager Steve Jolliffe said: ‘This emphasises the importance of having a working smoke alarm and knowing the best way to exit your property.’

Extensive damage has been caused to the front of the property and the flat is not currently habitable.

Crew manager Jolliffe added: ‘The council will need to find the occupants temporary accommodation in which to live’.

None of the people needed medical treatment.

SEE ALSO: Devastated Southsea man loses £15,000 and left homeless after firework nosedives into bedroom window

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