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Fire tears through portable cabin near Marchwood - live updates

  • Plumes of smoke can be seen coming from near Marchwood.
  • The smoke comes from a fire involving a portacabin in a site inaccessible to crews.
  • Firefighters remain at the scene.

7:39am

The fire service has now updated the information, stating that the container is actually an out-of-use portacabin. 

7:02am

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "At just after 6.30am this morning crews from Redbridge and Totton were called to a fire off Bury Road in Marchwood following reports of smoke.

"On investigation, a 3m x 5m container was found to be almost burnt out on a site inaccessible by crews. The container is on a hardstanding and is in an isolated area away from any other buildings.

"One crew remains at the location and are currently maintaining a watching brief. The incident is to be handed over to the landowner."

7:00am

Fred Flynn who took this picture said: "At first it was just a little smoke then it was billowing out very black smoke and then the flames were very visible. The smoke was very black & dense & it was probably going for well over an hour."

6:53am

We have had pictures shared with us by Fred Flynn.

Daily Echo: Picture of firePicture of fire (Image: Fred Flynn)

6:32am

The smoke was also visible from Millbrook Road West

Daily Echo: Smoke is seen from Millbrook Road WestSmoke is seen from Millbrook Road West (Image: NQ, Jose Ramos)

6:29am

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6:25am

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for more information. 

6:19am

Daily Echo: Smoke coming from near MarchwoodSmoke coming from near Marchwood (Image: Submitted)

6:19am

Good morning.

We start today with reports of a cloud of smoke seen near Marchwood.

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