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Fire forces residents from block of flats

News imageHIWFRS Sarnia Court in Southampton - large block of flats with numerous firefighters and fire engines at the front of the building.HIWFRS
People had to leave their flats after smoke was reported and alarms went off at about 03:00 GMT

People living in a block flats have been forced to leave their homes in the early hours after a fire broke out.

Crews were called to Sarnia Court in Southampton at about 03:00 GMT after reports of smoke and alarms sounding in the block.

Hampshire fire service said the fire, found in a cavity wall, had been tackled by crews who were continuing to damp down hotspots.

It added that there were no reports of injuries and it was supporting residents with Southampton City Council. People are being urged to avoid the area around Boniface Crescent.

News imageHIWFRS About 12 firefighters standing outside and in the entrance to a block of flats in Southampton.HIWFRS
Firefighters were working to put out the fire within the building's cavity wall

Sally Goodfellow, Southampton City Council's cabinet member for housing, said: "Residents are being supported through a coordinated multi-agency response, with a rest centre operating at the Ordnance Survey while individual needs are assessed and appropriate support is provided.

"The safety and wellbeing of residents remains our priority.

"We anticipate that all residents will be able to return to their homes today, but contingency plans, including alternative accommodation, are in place should they be required."

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