Here is the fire service's statement about a large blaze currently ongoing in Southampton.

Industrial units in Marine Parade, just by the football ground, are on fire.

The fire service issued a statement at 1.50pm today.

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It said: "Crews are currently attending a fire in Marine Parade Southampton.

"The initial call came in at 13:05pm. 

"The fire is affecting industrial units near St Mary’s football stadium.

"There are currently eight fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms and other specialist vehicles in attendance.

"People in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke.

"Some roads local to the incident are closed and people are advised to avoid the area to allow movements of emergency vehicles."

In a later update, at 2:24pm, a spokesperson for the service said: "Additional fire engines are now heading to the scene to make it up to 18. The fire is currently involves four industrial units.

"There is lots of smoke and people the area are reminded to keep doors and windows closed."