Multiple fire crews attend Somerset Court blaze in Gosport

At 12:33 AM this morning HIWFRS crews were alerted to a fire within a block of flats in Gosport which had spread into the roof.

At the height of the incident around 60 firefighters were in attendance at Somerset Court, coming from Cosham, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Portchester and Southsea.

Breathing apparatus, jets, ventilation fans and an aerial ladder platform were used to tackle the blaze, with crews working closely with partners.

Four people were taken onto hospital for burns, smoke inhalation and for precautionary checks. Four dogs and three cats were also rescued from the building by firefighters.

Fire Investigation officers and British Red Cross volunteers are on the scene this morning alongside relief fire crews from Botley, St Mary’s, Hayling Island, Winchester, Hamble, Liphook, Droxford and Bishop’s Waltham, who took over from the firefighters first in attendance last night.

The road leading up to Somerset Court, Heritage Way will be closed whilst the incident remains ongoing, so please avoid the area if possible.