Fire damages three homes on city estate

All residents self-evacuated before firefighters arrived [BBC / Michael Nagasaka]

Three properties were damaged following a "well-established" fire on a Hull estate earlier.

Humberside Fire and Rescue said it received reports of a house fire spreading into neighbouring homes on 26th Avenue at about 13:00 BST.

Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were sent to the scene. Police also attended.

A fire service spokesperson confirmed the blaze was out by 15:00. There were no reports of any injuries.

At 17:00, firefighters remained at the scene to ensure the fire was fully out.

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