THIS is the instant a fireplace erupted at the Isle of Wight Competition – with firefighters rushing to tackle the blaze.
A substantial plume of black smoke can be viewed filling the sky in footage from the festival this afternoon.
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No a person is thought to have been injured in the hearth, which has reportedly been contained by on-internet site firefighters.
The festival’s organisers and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Hearth Company have been contacted for remark.
Nowadays is the initially working day of the competition – with big 90s legends like The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Eco-friendly Working day slated to carry out.
Scouting For Girls will entertain crowds in the festival’s Huge Prime this evening.
On Saturday, iconic Britpop band Suede will make their mark as Major Top headliners.
Closing the weekend, Jo Whiley brings her 90s Anthems to the Big Best on Sunday.
The renowned DJ and presenter is set to carry all the very best tracks from the 90s for a euphoric Pageant finale.
A short while ago-reformed Keane are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hopes & Fears.
Also performing across the weekend are Simple Minds, Beverley Knight, Zara Larsson, Jake Shears, Dagny and McFly.
Additional to observe.
