Three treated after New Year's Day flat fire

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Firefighters were called to the fire in the second-floor flat on Wednesday evening

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Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a flat on New Year's Day.

Firefighters were called to the second-floor flat on Woods Close, Sholing, Southampton on Wednesday shortly after 19:30 GMT.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said all three were treated at the scene by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service.

The fire service said the cause of the fire was currently unknown and would be investigated.

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The fire service said crews used an aerial platform and jets to put the fire out

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