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Aviary destroyed as fire spreads through gardens

Island Echo Charred remains for gardens seen at night with several firefighters among burnt out outbuildings.Island Echo
The fire spread through the gardens on Thursday night

A fire has spread across the back gardens of three homes on the Isle of Wight, destroying an aviary and several garden sheds.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said the fire in Elm Grove, Cowes, began on Friday at about 21:30 BST.

Crews from three stations - Newport, Cowes and Ryde - were sent and the fire was put out shortly before 23:00.

The fire service said officers had found the cause of the blaze was believed to be an electrical fault.

Island Echo Row of homes on a street with a fire engine seen far left. Fire and smoke is coming from behind the roof of one home.Island Echo
The glow from the fire and a plume of black smoke could be seen in surrounding streets

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