Blaze Rips Through Portsmouth Tower Block – Two Hospitalised
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a ferocious fire tore through a flat in a Somerstown tower block, Portsmouth. The blaze broke out on the 12th and 13th floors of Quinton Close, sending thick smoke billowing through corridors, sparking a frantic evacuation.
Neighbours Raise Alarm as Smoke Fills Corridors
Worried residents quickly alerted emergency services when dense smoke filled the hallways. One tenant described being guided through choking fumes to safety as the inferno blazed.
Swift Emergency Response Saves Lives
Fire chiefs praised crews for their rapid action, deploying four hose reels and positive pressure ventilation to control the heat. A Hazardous Area Response Team and a fleet of ambulances raced to the scene. Several residents were evacuated and taken to a local community centre, where Portsmouth City Council is offering support.
Firefighter and Locals Suffer Heat Exhaustion
A source revealed that one firefighter was taken to hospital, while four others were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, residents not affected by the blaze awoke to streets flooded with emergency vehicles, highlighting the scale of the incident.
