Multiple fire engines called to Southampton halls of residence.

Firefighters from St Mary’s, Hightown, Redbridge, Cosham and Eastleigh were called shortly before 8:30pm this evening (17 Jan), after a fire broke out at a university hall of residence in Southampton.

Students were quickly evacuated from their halls by the fire service to ensure everyone’s safety.

The fire, which was cooking related, was out on arrival, but crews were required to use ventilation fans to clear a large amount of smoke from the building before returning to their stations.

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