Firefighters are tackling a fire in a prison cell at HMP Isle of Wight.
Three appliances, one from Ryde and two from Newport Fire Station, are in attendance.
One fire officer has also been called, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Crews were alerted at 4.04pm.
It's not yet known whether anyone has been hurt.
More follows.
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The owners of a historic Isle of Wight pub have gained listed building and planning consent to develop its garden and begin refurbishment works.
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Ryde Waterside Pool Refurbishment To Continue With Solar Panels
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Isle Of Wight Insurers Support For Mountbatten Enables Purchase Of Vital Equipment
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Island MP Criticises Government’s Budget For Increasing Pressure On Health And Social Care Providers
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Freshwater Camp Road: Decision Made On 127-Housing Unit Proposal
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Armistice Day And Remembrance Sunday Parade
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Newport's Barton Primary School Receives Uplifting Inspection Ratings
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Altered Tidal Energy Ventnor Proposal Set To Be Decided Upon
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Southern Vectis November Community Fund Now Open
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Prows Raised And Hearts Sunk: Floating Bridge Services Hit By Latest Issue
The Floating Bridge between East Cowes and Cowes is facing further issues today (Tuesday).
Government Confirms £20 Million Funding For Ryde
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Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Opens Doors To New Community Diagnostic Centre At St Mary’s
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Do you recognise these men?
Shanklin's Crab Inn Refurbishment Plans Given Green Light
The owners of a historic Isle of Wight pub have gained listed building and planning consent to develop its garden and begin refurbishment works.
Seaview Parking Restrictions Approved
A recommendation for a ‘no waiting at any time’ parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council today.
From Calbourne To The Clouds: Cobalt Spectrum LED Mood Lighting installed On refurbished Finnair Embraer Fleet
Calbourne based IFPL Group has announce that Finnair has selected its Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting with wireless control for the cabin upgrade of its Embraer fleet.
Isle Of Wight Honours Young Pilots Killed 80 Years Ago
Six young pilots who died when their Hawker Typhoon planes crashed into the sea off the Isle of Wight in June 1944 have been honoured at a service of remembrance at Parkhurst Military Cemetery.
