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Fleet M3 service station fire engulfs restaurant building Fleet M3 service station fire engulfs restaurant building
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A large fire broke out at a motorway service station, causing part of the carriageway to closeA large fire broke out at a motorway service station, causing part of the carriageway to close
The blaze erupted in a restaurant at Fleet services on the M3 at 22:30 GMT on Wednesday, leading police to temporarily close the southbound lanes.The blaze erupted in a restaurant at Fleet services on the M3 at 22:30 GMT on Wednesday, leading police to temporarily close the southbound lanes.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said 100 firefighters were sent to the scene. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said 100 firefighters were sent to the scene.
Firefighters from Surrey were also called and crews stopped the blaze spreading to other buildings.Firefighters from Surrey were also called and crews stopped the blaze spreading to other buildings.
The fire was brought under control in the early hours. No-one was injured.The fire was brought under control in the early hours. No-one was injured.
Crews have remained at the scene to dampen down and prevent any re-ignition.
The service station on the southbound carriageway and the slip road leading to it on the M3 remain closed.The service station on the southbound carriageway and the slip road leading to it on the M3 remain closed.
The footbridge which runs over Fleet services on the M3, named after BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills, is also closed due to smoke logging.The footbridge which runs over Fleet services on the M3, named after BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills, is also closed due to smoke logging.
Fleet Fire Station tweeted: "‏@scott_mills don't worry, your bridge is safe."Fleet Fire Station tweeted: "‏@scott_mills don't worry, your bridge is safe."
Fire service group manager Howard Watts "We're going to be here for the rest of the day. The presenter replied: "Really relieved no one was hurt. Massive thanks to the brilliant fire service."
"We're still damping down and making sure the building is structurally sound - then we'll establish what we can re-open as quickly as possible." HFRS group commander Brian Rudman said firefighters were confronted with a "severe fire which was escalating quickly".
He said: "The fire was very intense and spread to other parts of the service area but thanks to the hard work of the crews we've managed to save sections and some will be able to re-open."
The service said an investigation into the cause of the fire was underway.The service said an investigation into the cause of the fire was underway.
Welcome Break's Rod McKie said: "We are extremely grateful to the firefighters who tackled the blaze and will assist with their investigations. Welcome Break's Rod McKie said the rear of building had been destroyed.
"The main amenities building in Fleet South will remain closed until further notice. Fleet North is fully open." He said the company hoped to re-open the fuel forecourt and temporary retail facilities would be on site by the end of Friday. Fleet North remains fully open
"We are extremely grateful to the firefighters who tackled the blaze and will assist with their investigations.
"Most important is that no-one was hurt and obviously now we'll assess the damage and work out how quick we can get Fleet Services back up and running."
The services between junctions 4a and five were opened in 1973 and include a food court, petrol station and hotel.The services between junctions 4a and five were opened in 1973 and include a food court, petrol station and hotel.