A BATTLE is underway tonight to save a thatched cottage from a fierce fire.
UPDATE: Isle of Wight thatched cottage fire latest from Calbourne
Firefighters are at a property in Elm Lane, Calbourne, where huge flames and a trail of smoke can be seen emanating from the property.
Scroll down for video from the scene
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said there are no casualties, but they have sent a car and personnel to be on standby due to the scale of the incident.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service described it is "pretty serious" and said they had sent four pumps, two water carriers and an aerial ladder platform (ALP).
The initial call came in to the emergency services at 7.09pm.
Our reporter at the scene said the thatch is well alight and unfortunately the wind is fanning the flames.
Firefighters are up on the roof (see above photo) in an attempt to control the blaze, and appear to be pulling the thatch off the roof.
The road has been closed from The Sun Inn.
Calbourne is a picturesque village around five miles from Newport.
More to follow.
Crews currently dealing with a large thatch roof fire in Calbourne, Isle Of Wight. Several Island appliances in attendance with assistance from Hampshire main land appliances also. This incident is on going and expected to be protracted for several hours.
— Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control (@hiwfrs_control) September 26, 2021
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