Here is the fire service's full statement about a house fire where 'explosions' were heard.

Fire crews are in Richmond Road dealing with the blaze, which happened shortly after 2pm.

The road has been closed between Trafalgar Road and Foundry Lane while emergency services deal with the incident.

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Their full statement at 4.10pm said: "Firefighters were alerted to a Southampton house fire shortly after 2pm this afternoon.

"Crews from St Mary’s, Basingstoke, Southsea, and Hightown, including an aerial ladder platform, are on-site.

"The fire has fully engulfed the semi-detached property, spreading to an adjacent roof.

"At present, firefighters are using four jets and a hose reel to combat the blaze and manage lingering hotspots."

At around 4.20pm, they provided the following update: "The fire has been successfully brought under control, with firefighters currently conducting thorough checks for any remaining hotspots.

"All persons were accounted for."