Property fire in Elm Grove, Southsea.

10:40 *Update 28 April – The fire is out and shows no signs of re-ignition, following the incident that began at 23:12pm last night (27 April) in Elm Grove, Southsea. The fire started on the second floor of a terraced property, which spread to the roof consuming both the roof and second floor. Firefighters used 3 hose reels and 2 jets to extinguish the fire. The incident has been handed over to the Police for further investigation.

07:40 *Update 28 April – Crews have arrived on scene to investigate reports of smoke, following the incident that began at 23:12pm last night (27 April) in Elm Grove, Southsea. The fire started on the second floor of a terraced property, which spread to the roof consuming both the roof and second floor. Firefighters used 3 hose reels and 2 jets to extinguish the fire. The cause is being investigated by Police.

23:12pm – Crews were called at just after 23:12pm last night (27 April) to attend a fire in Elm Grove, Southsea. The fire started on the second floor of a terraced property, which spread to the roof consuming both the roof and second floor. Firefighters used 3 hose reels and 2 jets. The cause is being investigated by Police. Crews remain on scene to dampen down hot spots.