A SOUTHAMPTON Burger King was evacuated today after a fire broke.

More than 20 firefighters are at the scene in Bargate Street tackling the blaze, which started in a first floor ventilation shaft.

Appliances from St Mary's, Redbridge, Totton and Romsey were at the scene using hose reels, jets, breathing apparatus and thermal imaging cameras to combat the flames.

It is understood no one was hurt in the incident.

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