Fire breaks out at block of flats in Guildford

Smoke coming out of flats in Onslow StreetImage source, Edward Fenner
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Black smoke could be seen billowing from the block of flats in Onslow Street

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Firefighters are tackling a blaze which has broken out at a block of flats in Guildford.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said eight pumps and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene in Onslow Street just after 15:00 GMT on Wednesday.

The scene of the fire is close to Guildford Crown Court.

The fire service advised people to avoid the area and for those living nearby to keep their windows and doors shut.

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