Fire breaks out at town-centre pub

Allan Cook Fire engine parked outside red brick pub with smoke coming from the roofAllan Cook
Smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the pub when firefighters arrived

A fire has broken out at a town-centre pub and road closures have been put in place.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called to the blaze at the Chamberlayne Arms on the high street in Eastleigh shortly before 14:00 GMT.

Crews from Eastleigh, Hightown, St Mary's and Redbridge arrived to find smoke issuing from the roof of the building.

Hampshire Police said road closures were in place on Blenheim Road, Desborough Road and High Street. The public have been urged to avoid the area.