EMERGENCY services raced to tackle a tumble dryer fire in Romsey yesterday (May 26).

Firefighters from Romsey, Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary's were alerted to the fire in Abbotswood Court at around 12.32pm, according to a tweet from Romsey Fire Station.

South Central Ambulance Service was also called to the incident.

The fire was out on arrival and the staff were praised for their "great work", the social media post added.

More to follow...