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Fire at block of Andover flats forces residents from homes | Fire at block of Andover flats forces residents from homes |
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The fire spread through all floors and the roof of the three-storey block | The fire spread through all floors and the roof of the three-storey block |
People living in a block of flats were forced to leave after a fire spread through three floors and the roof. | People living in a block of flats were forced to leave after a fire spread through three floors and the roof. |
Firefighters were called to the building in Charlton Road, Andover, on Sunday at about 16:00 BST. | Firefighters were called to the building in Charlton Road, Andover, on Sunday at about 16:00 BST. |
Crews from Hampshire and Dorset tackled the fire through the night, with 13 fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms and two water carriers sent. | Crews from Hampshire and Dorset tackled the fire through the night, with 13 fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms and two water carriers sent. |
Residents living nearby were advised to close their doors and windows due to the smoke. | Residents living nearby were advised to close their doors and windows due to the smoke. |
Crews are expected to remain at the flats damping down hotspots through Monday morning. | |
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said there were no reported injuries. | |
Fire investigation officers are due to visit the flats later to try and establish the cause of the blaze. | |
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