Firefighters battling 'large building fire' in Havant as residents warned to avoid harsh smoke
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By Freddie Webb
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 10:57 GMT
Updated 22nd Jun 2023, 13:54 GMT
Fire crews from across the Portsmouth area are tackling a ‘large’ blaze in Havant.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) report that emergency personnel from Havant, Cosham, Southsea, Portchester and Fareham are currently battling the inferno. The fire broke out in Woodlands Way.
Residents have been warned to stay in doors due to the harsh smoke.
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A statement posted on Twitter said: ‘Crews from @HavantFire16, @Cosham23, @Southsea24, @Portchester28 and @Fareham17 are currently tackling a large building fire in the back garden of a property on Woodlands Way in Havant.
‘Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.’