Portsmouth fire: Recap updates as major fire in Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea causes residents to be evacuated and road closures
Residents who were evacuated after a fire in Portsmouth have been allowed to return home,
The fire has happened at a car repair workshop in Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea at around 10am this morning and more than 40 firefighters are attending the scene.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue have said: ‘More than 40 firefighters are currently at the scene of a large fire in Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth.
‘Please avoid the area to allow our emergency crews access.’
Police have said that a road closure is in place.
Residents in Orchard Road were evacuated earlier and taken to the sports centre at nearby Priory School.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue have said that the evacuees can now return home.
The fire service said: ‘Evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, having been supported by Hampshire police and emergency planning teams.’
Pictures show large plumes of smoke in the sky – which were visible from the ferry to the Isle of Wight.
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