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Firefighters called to Buckland flats after car explodes

Firefighters were called at around 01.40 pm today after smoke was seen billowing from underground garages at Estela Road, Buckland.

A passer-by heard a loud explosion followed by plumes of smoke billowing from the underground garages.

Crews from Cosham, Portchester and Southsea attended who extinguished the fire in the garage.

A full investigation into the cause of the blaze is now underway.