Portsmouth crews respond to heater fire in university library

Firefighters from across the city were called to a university library fire on Cambridge Road this morning.

Crews from Southsea, Cosham and Portchester were alerted to a blaze involving a heater near to the entrance shortly before half 9.

The building was evacuated as firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the ground-floor fire using hose reels and jets.

Firefighters used ventilation fans to clear smoke before checking the ceiling for any potential fire spread.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers were on the scene to manage the traffic.

Firefighters returned to station shortly after half ten.