A BODY has been found inside a property that was on fire earlier today in Kingsclere.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said that crews from Basingstoke, Tadley, and Fleet were all in attendance to help deal with a property fire that was on King John Road today (February 15).

Hampshire Police have since confirmed that a body was found inside the building.

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A spokesperson from Hampshire Police, said: "We were called at 11.18am today (15 February) to a report of a fire at an address on King John Road in Kingsclere.

"A body was found inside the property. Enquiries are underway to determine the cause of the fire."

Smoke could be seen coming from the property.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, added: "Firefighters from Kingsclere, Basingstoke, Tadley, Fleet, Whitchurch and Sutton Scotney were assisted by RBFRS crews from Newbury.

"Smoke was issuing from the property which was well alight upon arrival.

"Crews used breathing apparatus sets, hose reels, jets and ventilation fans to contain the blaze to the two-storey property.

"The fire is now out with three fire engines set to remain on the scene as the other appliances return to station."

They asked members of the public to avoid the area so emergency services can deal with the incident safely.

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They also tweeted: "We currently have crews from @Kingsclere_09, @Basingstoke_01, @Tadley12, @fleet04 and @RBFRSofficial on the on the scene of a property fire on King John Road in #Kingsclere.

"Please avoid the area to allow access for emergency services vehicles."

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