06 Mar 2024 | 02:32 PM UTC
UK: Officials responding to fire in Southampton, March 6
Authorities responding to fire near Melbourne Street in Southampton, UK, March 6. Heightened security, transport disruptions reported.
Authorities are responding to a fire at a disused warehouse on Melbourne Road in Southampton the afternoon of March 6. Responders are implementing road closures near the blaze, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the area. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security and road closures will likely continue near the affected area through the late afternoon. Officials may mandate building evacuations and business closures in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
