Firefighters respond to blaze in laundrette in Highlands Road in Fareham

Portsmouth firefighters responded to a fire at a launderette on Highlands Road in Fareham earlier today (April 15) shortly before 2:45pm.

The fire, which originated from a tumble dryer, was extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using two hose reel jets and ventilation fans to clear the smoke from the premises.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) left the scene at 3:45pm.

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