Clutter on hob sparks student halls kitchen fire
Smoke was found billowing from the first-floor kitchen
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A kitchen fire at a student halls of residence was caused by flammable clutter left on top of a hob, the fire service has said.
Crews were called to the accommodation block on Glen Eyre Road in Southampton on Tuesday shortly before 18:00 BST.
They arrived to find smoke coming from the first-floor kitchen before bringing the blaze under control.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service urged the importance of keeping hobs clear after cooking.
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