Over 40 firefighters have been called to a blaze that destroyed a garage and damaged a neighbouring home.

Firefighters from seven different stations were called in to battle the inferno in a two-storey garage on The Avenue in Gosport

Emergency services were first called at 6.47pm on Friday evening and remained at the scene until 10.45pm.

The two-storey garage was ruined in the blaze that also damaged the neighbouring property.

Two high pressure hose reels, two jets, and an aerial ladder platform were used to contain the incident.

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A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: “More than 40 firefighters were called to a garage fire on The Avenue in Gosport.

“Crews from Gosport, Fareham, Cosham, Portchester, Southsea, Service Headquarters and Hightown were first called at 6.47pm this evening.

“The two-storey garage was destroyed in the blaze which also damaged a neighbouring home.”