Moment fire erupts at Isle of Wight festival as huge plume of smoke fills sky with firefighters rushing to tackle blaze
THIS is the moment a fire erupted at the Isle of Wight Festival – with firefighters rushing to tackle the blaze.
A huge plume of black smoke can be seen filling the sky in footage from the festival this afternoon.
No one is thought to have been injured in the fire, which has reportedly been contained by on-site firefighters.
The festival’s organisers and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service have been contacted for comment.
Today is the first day of the festival – with huge 90s legends like The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys and Green Day slated to perform.
Scouting For Girls will entertain crowds in the festival’s Big Top this evening.
On Saturday, iconic Britpop band Suede will make their mark as Big Top headliners.
Closing the weekend, Jo Whiley brings her 90s Anthems to the Big Top on Sunday.
The renowned DJ and presenter is set to bring all the best tracks from the 90s for a euphoric Festival finale.
Recently-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.
More to follow.