Fire crews from across Southampton have been scrambled to a blaze on the outskirts of the City after a fire ripped through what is understood to be a derelict building.

A thick black smoke cloud could be seen rising from Waterloo Road in  Freemantle this lunchtime (Monday April 26th) as crews using breathing apparatus and hose reels tackled the blaze.

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