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Firefighters Called To Newport Minster

Firefighters have been called to Newport Minster this evening (Friday).

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed crews are investigating smoke coming from a chimney.

No fire has been reported as yet, a spokesperson for the service said.

Two appliances from Newport are in attendance.

Updated 5.11pm

The incident has been deemed a "false alarm".

The fire service says there was no fire and it was actually excess steam from the central heating system.

Crews are standing down from the incident.

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