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SOUTHAMPTON firefighters have been tackling a large fire that broke out at a three-story block of flats.
Over 80 firefighters from Hampshire tackled the blaze on Oakridge Road in Basingstoke on Saturday.
Crews from St Marys, Eastleigh, Winchester, Beaulieu, Wickham, Yateley, Alton, Whitchurch, Rushmoor, Fleet, Sutton Scotney, Tadley, and Basingstoke were sent to the scene by the control team at 3.20pm.
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The force put out a fire that grew across the second floor and the roof of the nine-block building.
The blaze was brought under control, and other emergency services like police and ambulances were also at the scene.
Area manager Jason Avery says: "Crews have worked brilliantly this afternoon to manage the spread of the fire, and I'd like to give my thanks to our fantastic partners, including SCAS, police, local partners, and Berkshire FRS, who have worked equally hard to support us."
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service added: "A stop message was received at 12.51am.
"A secondary relief crew remained on scene during the night to monitor, dampen down, and work with partner agencies to assess damage to the building.
"Fire investigation officers are attending during the morning for further checks.
"All persons are accounted for."