THE two fire fighters killed in a blaze in Southampton last night have been identified.

They are James Shears and Alan Bannon, and were stationed at the St. Mary's fire station in the city centre.

Mr Shears, 35, had been with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for seven years.

Mr Bannon, 38, had been a firefighter for Hampshire for eight-and-a-half years.

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