Firefighters have tackled a blaze in Southampton city centre.

Video footage shows orange flames emanating from a general waste bin, in an alleyway off Castle Way, on Saturday - March 23.

Firefighters were also seen tackling the blaze, spraying water from a fire hose onto the flames, as smoke gradually billowed into the night sky.

The moment firefighters tackled a blaze in Southampton city centre - thought to be from last night. @dailyecho pic.twitter.com/1ZG0d3LieW

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Southampton’s historic walls can be seen in the background, as emergency services dealt with the incident, though it’s believed they weren’t affected.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, said: "St Mary's firefighters were called at 10.30pm on Saturday evening to a fire involving two commercial bins in Above Bar Street, Southampton.

"The fire was extinguished using a horse reel jet.

"Firefighters returned to station following the stop message at 11pm."