Southsea firefighters helping tackle large roof fire covering four properties on Isle of Wight
A large roof fire erupted this afternoon
Southsea firefighters are helping to tackle a large roof fire covering four properties on the Isle of Wight.
Newport, Cowes, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, East Cowes and Southsea in attendance at the fire in Newbridge, whilst a “number of other vehicles have moved across to provide resilience on the island”, the fire service told The News.
The fire in the roof space of the building, which consists of four bungalows, is being tackled by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus sets and using hose reel jets. They were first called around 1.30pm to the blaze.
The spokesperson added: “All of the occupants were safely out of the properties, and no injuries have been reported. We ask that people avoid the area at this time to allow access for emergency services vehicles.”