Fire breaks out at former military site in Fareham

FIRE crews attended a blaze at a former fort in Fareham.
By Steve Deeks
Published 16th Jan 2020, 16:48 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2020, 11:02 BST
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Fareham, Southsea and Portchester fire crews were mobilised to the blaze at Fort Wallington, which is now used as an industrial unit.

The fire, which broke out just before 1.30pm, saw solvents and polystyrene pellets becoming inflamed.

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Four breathing apparatus and two hosereels and one jet were used.

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