Aviary destroyed as fire spreads through gardens
The fire spread through the gardens on Thursday night
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A fire has spread across the back gardens of three homes on the Isle of Wight, destroying an aviary and several garden sheds.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said the fire in Elm Grove, Cowes, began on Friday at about 21:30 BST.
Crews from three stations - Newport, Cowes and Ryde - were sent and the fire was put out shortly before 23:00.
The fire service said officers had found the cause of the blaze was believed to be an electrical fault.
The glow from the fire and a plume of black smoke could be seen in surrounding streets
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