Updated:
Residents of St Julians, close to the Regional Road, were evacuated as a precautionary measure this afternoon because of thick smoke from a fire in Pender Gardens.
The fire started at about 4 p.m. in the third floor of a block under construction and spread to other areas. Sources said the source of the fire appeared to be wood used with concrete shutters.
Six fire engines and at least two ambulances are on the scene but no one was injured.
Firemen were still battling the flames at 6 p.m. although the blaze was under control.
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