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More than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire in a row of thatched cottages in Hampshire.
The fire started on the roof of two cabins in Bransbury and has spread to a third.
The chimneys of two of the cabins, which are part of a row of four, have collapsed.
Dramatic photographs show a huge cloud of thick white smoke rising over the cabins.
Various fire trucks and fire engines can also be seen at the scene.
A spokeswoman for the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service told the Mirror: “116 firefighters are on the scene.
“We were called at 4:17 PM this afternoon at The Barracks, Bransbury.
“The Hampshire Police and the ambulance are also on the scene.
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“The Red Cross has been asked to provide support to the occupiers.”
Firefighters are expected to be on the scene overnight.
Teams from Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey are on the scene.
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A tweet from the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “More than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire involving several thatched roof cabins in Bransbury, near Winchester.
“The teams hope to be on the scene for some time and are currently supported by our # 999Family @HantsPolice and @ SCAS999.”
They added: “@HantsPolice has put in place a road closure on Bransbury Lane, #Bransbury.
“Emergency vehicles will be in the area throughout the night #Winchester #Hampshire #TeamHants.”
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