Large plumes of smoke were sent billowing into the sky after a fire broke out at a former aquatic centre in Romsey.

Flames ripped through the former World of Water site in Greatbridge Road on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a major emergency response.

Firefighters from several stations were called out to tackle the blaze, first reported at 4.41pm. They remained at the scene for more than five hours.

Residents in the area were told to keep their windows shut due to the amount of smoke in the air.


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Eight fire engines, an aerial platform and water carriers were used to put out the flames.

The fire was out by 9.30pm but crews from Romsey, Fareham, St Mary's, Eastleigh, Redbridge and Hightown remained on site to dampen down the area.

No-one was injured.