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Firefighters Tackling Whitwell House Fire

Firefighters are tackling a fire at a property in Whitwell.

Six appliances, from Shanklin, Sandown, Ryde and Newport, are in attendance.

Crews are at Bannock Road.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue says it was called at 7.44am.

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Police say one property has been destroyed. They say it does not appear anyone has been hurt.

It is feared the blaze has spread to another property.

Hampshire Constabulary says the incident is expected to be ongoing for a number of hours.

A spokesperson said:

"The initial report is that 2 properties may be on fire. It does not appear there are any casualties, but one of the properties has been destroyed.

"This incident is likely to be ongoing for a few hours and expect multiple emergency services in the area."

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