FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a derelict former toy store in Basingstoke last night (Sunday, May 1).

Crews from Basingstoke, Tadley, Hartley Wintney, Odiham and Eastleigh, as well as a command support vehicle from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service headquarters, were called to the derelict ToysRUs unit at Brighton Hill Retail Park in Winchester Road at 9.29pm.

A spokesperson said: "Smoke could be seen coming from the building and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a fire inside using jets and hose reel jets. A ventilation fan was used to clear smoke."

The stop message was received at 12:11am this morning and police were informed.

The Gazette has contacted Hampshire COnstabulary for comment. 

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