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Emergency Services Called To Commercial Fire In Newport

Emergency services were called to a fire at a commercial premises in Newport earlier today (Sunday).

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service received the initial call to the Exchange House building on St Cross Lane shortly after 10am.

Crews from Newport, Cowes and Ryde were joined by the police service a short time later.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service said:

"We were called to the incident at 10:03 this morning - crews from Newport, Cowes, and Ryde attended.

"The fire was on the ground floor of the building, four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets were used to fight the fire.

"The cause has not been specified at this stage. 

"The stop came in at 11:45am."

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