FIREFIGHTERS from across the county are currently dealing with a “very large fire” at Woolton Hill, near Newbury.
Crews from Newbury, Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Andover are in attendance, with several more on the way.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 8.10pm and are still dealing with the huge blaze.
Night Team currently supporting @Hants_fire at a complex fire in Woolton pic.twitter.com/rUV1kgKnvn
— SCAS HART (@SCAS_HART) May 5, 2020
Five appliances and an aerial ladder platform are being used to tackle the fire.
Several nearby residents reported hearing a 'huge explosion' that blew manhole covers into the air.
The fire has broken out at Woolton Lodge Gardens, situated close to the Rampant Cat pub.
A statement from Hampshire police read: "We are supporting our colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service this evening as they deal with a fire at Woolton Lodge Gardens, Newbury.
"We have closed the road to help ensure they can tackle the fire safely and are assisting with the evacuation of residents from the road as a precaution.
"As a result of this incident power supply to local homes might be affected, so we would ask that if you have any problems to contact your energy supplier."
A video posted by Fiona on Twitter shows the extent of the fire.
@trishl_nwn pic.twitter.com/rHM76xVZ6B
— Fiona Ann Bennett (@FionaAnnBennett) May 5, 2020
Fire in #wooltonhill #Newbury @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/6UKI2dmroz
— Henry Newman (@HxnryNxwman) May 5, 2020
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for more but was unable to add anything as the situation is still developing.
We will bring you more information as we get it.
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