Millfield flat fire 'under investigation'

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a fire at a flat in Millfield, Peterborough.

Crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground and Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to the flat fire in Cromwell Road, Millfield at 10.29pm on Monday May 23.

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Smoke was pouring from a ground floor flat when crews arrived.

The residents had safely evacuated the property and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels and jets to extinguish the fire positive pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke.

Crews returned to their stations by 12.15am.

The cause of fire is under investigation.

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