MULTIPLE fire crews have responded to a fire involving a commercial premises in Tidworth.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 9.45am this morning (July 26) to Jagdalik Road.
Crews called to the scene include Salisbury and Andover alongside crews from Pewsey, Marlborough, Chippenham, Whitchurch, Winchester, Fordingbridge and Tadley are in attendance, along with water carriers from Royal Wootton Bassett and Eastleigh, and an aerial ladder platform from Basingstoke.
A spokesperson for the fire service said earlier today: "The incident involves a fire within a storage and office building which is currently being extinguished by 10 breathing apparatus wearers using main lines and the aerial ladder platform. The incident is ongoing."
In a Tweet this afternoon, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says more than 20 fire appliances are on scene but are urging people to avoid the area.
We’re dealing with a significant fire in #Tidworth, with over 20 fire appliances on scene. Our crews along with @HantsIOW_fire are working hard to bring the incident under control - please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/W9NKFaVB7H
— Dorset&Wiltshire FRS (@DWFireRescue) July 26, 2022
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