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Three treated after New Year's Day flat fire

HIWFRS Two fire engines with firefighters seen in between - hoses can be seen coming from the back of one fire engine. It is night.HIWFRS
Firefighters were called to the fire in the second-floor flat on Wednesday evening

Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a flat on New Year's Day.

Firefighters were called to the second-floor flat on Woods Close, Sholing, Southampton on Wednesday shortly after 19:30 GMT.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said all three were treated at the scene by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service.

The fire service said the cause of the fire was currently unknown and would be investigated.

HIWFRS Firefighter standing on a ladder platform positioned at the window of a flat - it is a cream brick building with white windows.HIWFRS
The fire service said crews used an aerial platform and jets to put the fire out

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