FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze after smoke was seen pouring from a Hampshire flat.
Crews from Gosport, Fareham, Cosham and Portchester were called to a first floor flat in The Redan, Gosport, at 3pm today.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Control Room received numerous calls reporting smoke issuing from both sides of a first-floor flat.
Firefighters are currently tackling a first-floor flat fire in The Redan, Gosport.
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Crews from @Gosport18, @Fareham17, @Cosham23 and @Portchester28 are on the scene.
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One casualty is being treated by South Central Ambulance Service paramedics and firefighters are working to stop the flames from spreading to the roof of the property.
People have been asked to avoid the area to allow access for emergency services vehicles.
Crews are tackling the blaze using breathing apparatus, hose reels and jets.
A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "Gosport, Fareham, Cosham and Portchester crews were called at 3pm this afternoon to a property fire in The Redan, Gosport.
"The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Control Room received numerous calls reporting smoke issuing from both sides of a first-floor flat and the aerial ladder platform has been sent from Southsea.
"One casualty is being treated by South Central Ambulance Service paramedics as firefighters work to prevent fire spreading to the roof of the property. "
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