THREE firefighter crews tackled a blaze at a Tesco store in Hook yesterday evening.

The incident happened yesterday evening (May 27) when crews were alerted to the fire at the Tesco store on Station Road, Hook.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed the fire was in a cooling unit.

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A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 23:00 yesterday evening, firefighters from Basingstoke, Odiham, and Hartley Wintney tackled a fire in a cooling unit at Tesco, Station Road. One main jet was used and the stop message came in at 01:06."

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Hampshire Police were contacted for comment but said they believe they were not called to the incident.

Residents said they could see smoke coming from the store.

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