Thick plumes of smoke have risen above Basingstoke from a thatch cottage fire.
On Tuesday, March 17, just before 4pm, more than 60 firefighters were called to Viables Lane to fight the blaze on the roof.
A cordon has been in place on Viables Lane and Jays Close while Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue work at the scene.
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LIVE - Firefighters battling blaze at thatched cottage in Basingstoke
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Residents urged to avoid thatched cottage fire as 60 firefighters battle blaze
A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently tackling a thatched roof fire on Viables Lane in Basingstoke. Locals are being advised to avoid the area where possible, as a large number of emergency service vehicles are attending the scene.
"Over 60 firefighters are on scene tackling the blaze, using Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) and jets to extinguish the flames and prevent further fire spread."
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