RESIDENTS at a Southampton flat block have been evacuated as firefighters tackle a blaze.
Emergency services rushed to Warburton Road, Thornhill, just after 12pm today to reports of a flat fire.
Plumes of thick smoke were seen across the area coming from a flat on the first floor.
Residents were evacuated and it is understood that everyone was able to flee the building.
#TravelA lert A diversion is in place on the 18 because of a fire in Thornhill. Buses are unable to serve Warburton Hill/Eastpoint and are diverting via Hinkler Road to Fairfax Court turning circle. Customers advised to use Medwall Green/Hinkler Road shops stops. Apologies ^GM
— Bluestar (@BluestarHQ) August 26, 2021
The road reopened today at around 2.45pm.
A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Servicesaid: "Firefighters from St Mary’s, Hightown and Cosham are in attendance at a property in Warburton Road, Southampton.
"We were called at midday and are using breathing apparatus and water jets to tackle a fire in a first floor flat.
"The incident is ongoing and we advise people to avoid the area to allow emergency crews access."
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