Emergency services responded swiftly to a hotel fire on North Street, Midhurst, at 1:08am on Thursday, 16 March. Over 30 guests were safely evacuated from the building, preventing a potential disaster.
A relief centre has been established in Midhurst to support those displaced by the fire. Residents in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to a large plume of smoke hanging over the town.
North Street remains closed for the foreseeable future, causing travel disruptions. Commuters are encouraged to seek alternative routes while emergency crews continue their work.
Firefighters from Surrey, Hampshire, and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Services, along with South East Coast Ambulance Service, are actively battling the blaze.
Area Manager Richard Abbot provided an official update on the incident. For further information, viewers can watch the attached video briefing.
Originally published by UKNIP.
