Wholetime and retained firefighters are in attendance at a flat fire on a residential estate in Ryde tonight (Sunday).
It was just before 21:20 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to a reported fire in a first floor flat at Amherst Place, off Marlborough Road in Elmfield.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the kitchen and a strong smell of burnt foodstuffs evident.
Thankfully, the situation has been swiftly brought under control – with no need for an evacuation of the 3-storey block of flats.
Positive pressure ventilation is currently being utilised to rid lingering smoke from the communal areas.
2 appliances from nearby Ryde Fire Station remain on scene, with access to Amherst Place and Amherst Mews currently blocked.
Did you know the majority of house fires occur in the kitchen? For safety information concerning cooking and kitchen appliances visit https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/keeping-safe/loveyourhome/firehazards/kitchen/.
