Boats wrecked after fire tore through boatyard
Plumes of smoke could be seen over the Portsmouth skyline as the fire broke out on Tuesday
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The charred remains of five boats have been revealed after a fire spread through a boatyard.
Plumes of smoke were visible across Portsmouth after the blaze, involving the boats and a storage container, broke out in Tipner Lane on Tuesday at about 16:00 BST.
Crews returned to the yard on Wednesday morning, with several hotspots dampened down ahead of an inspection to establish the cause.
With smoke billowing from the yard, nearby residents were advised to close doors and windows through Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The fire service said multiple 999 calls came in at about 16:00 on Tuesday
The fire engulfed boats and a storage container
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said about 20 people reported the fire via 999 to its control room.
Crews at the yard, just off the M275, put the fire out by about 21:00.
There were no reports of any injuries.
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