Bournemouth flats fire: Residents moved from retirement homes

Residents have been moved from their homes and there have been reports of injuries after a fire broke out in a block of retirement flats.

Multiple fire crews, police and ambulance teams were called to Wellington Court on Poole Road, Bournemouth, shortly before 07:15 GMT.South Western Ambulance Service said there had been "a report of casualties" but no further details have been given.Image caption, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said crews at the scene dealt with the fire and "moving affected residents to safety"

Ellie Milner, who lives in the building behind the flats, said she woke up to the sound of "popping noises outside". "We jumped up and looked out the window and saw this massive flame - the smell is astounding," she said.About 60 firefighters have been deployed to the sceneFollow BBC South on

It's probably spontaneous Covid ignition.

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