Firefighters are battling to stop a large garden fire from spreading in amongst woodland in central Ventnor tonight (Tuesday).
Several appliances from Ventnor, Ryde and Shanklin are on scene off Spring Hill, where a blaze has broken out in enclosed woodland behind a number of residential houses.
Around 20 firefighters are working to extinguish an area around 20x20m in size, which has consumed decking and spread to a large tree and surrounding undergrowth.
Main jets and a number of hose reel jets are being utilised from above and below.
It was just gone 20:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the developing incident.
UPDATE @ 21:09 – The blaze has been brought under control, with damping down of the charred woodland now taking place.
Another appliance, this time from Cowes, has joined the ongoing efforts.
A cause has yet to be disclosed.
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