Blaze at tower block was accidental - fire service

Exterior of a four-storey block of flats with black smoke pouring out of one of the windows over balconies on second floorImage source, Edward Fenner
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The fire broke out in flats on Onslow Street on Wednesday afternoon

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A blaze which broke out in a block of flats in the centre of Guildford was accidental, according to a fire and rescue service.

At its height eight fire engines attended the fire on Onslow Street which broke out at 15:00 GMT on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for Surrey Fire & Rescue Service confirmed on Thursday the blaze was now "fully out" and it's cause was "most likely related to cooking".

Surrey Police said on Thursday it was not investigating the incident.

Both the police and ambulance service also attended the scene which was close to Guildford Crown Court.

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

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