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Crews work through the night as flat fire spreads

HIWFRS Fire engines and firefighters in a road of shops and flats above with smoke seen coming from the roof of a building.HIWFRS
The fire in a flat above a row of terraced shops started on Thursday evening

A fire in a flat above a shop spread across the roofs of four other properties with people forced to leave their homes overnight.

Firefighters worked to tackle the flames after the blaze broke out in Lavant Street, Petersfield, on Thursday at about 18:20 BST.

The fire is now out with crews dampening down and checking for hotspots with a structural engineer due to assess the affected terrace.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said no injuries were reported and an investigation into the cause was under way.

SB Charred roof of a building with a firefighter spraying water from a platform. Flames and a large amount of smoke can be seen.SB
The fire broke out in the flat on Thursday evening

Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed overnight due to the smoke.

The road remains closed with people urged to avoid the area to allow fire crews access.

At its height, eight fire engines were at the scene along with several other specialist vehicles.

Fire appliance with aerial ladder parked outside a terrace of shops with flats above with its roof missing.
Fire investigators are hoping to establish the cause of the fire

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