PHOTOS show the full extent of the response to a fire in Portswood Road, Southampton.

Crews were called just before 8pm to 7bone restaurant.

Firefighters from St Mary's, Hightown, Redbridge, Eastleigh, Hamble and Winchester are fighting the fire, and the road has been shut.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The road has been closed and local residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to the smoke."

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Two water carriers and a command unit, together with aerial ladder platforms, have been deployed.

People enjoying a Friday evening at nearby venues stopped to record footage as flames erupted from the roof of 7bone.

Fire crews are - as of 9.30pm - still attempting to put out the blaze.

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