Major blaze at Cowes is visible across the Solent

Firefighters were this afternoon called to a mjor fire at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

A huge plume of smoke from the inferno was visible from the mainland.

Picture by Hampshire Fire and rescue Service via Twitterplaceholder image
Picture by Hampshire Fire and rescue Service via Twitter

The fire broke out in a boat yard at Medina Village at about 12.30pm.

There were reports of explosions being heard at the scene.

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