Watch: Smoke pours out of Paulsgrove building as firefighters rush to tackle ferocious blaze

Footage shows thick black clouds emanating from a building in Bridges Avenue. Two fire crews have been spotted in the vicinity tackling the blaze.

Emergency services were seen in the area at roughly 1pm this afternoon.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for more information.

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