Avon Fire and Rescue Service urged people to stay away from a blaze close to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with people nearby told to close their windows and doors
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Firefighters battled a blaze close to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that crews from Southmead, Patchway, Kingswood, Hicks Gate, Bath, Yate, Temple, Bedminster and Avonmouth Fire Stations were on the scene of a fire at a property on Southmead Way, Southmead.
It added: “Firefighters are currently tackling the fire. Please avoid the area as the road is congested. If you live nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed.”
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Sam TrueloveFire under control
In an updated statement, Avon Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire has been put out. The cause of the blaze was accidental.
A statement said: “The fire is now out, and crews have scaled back. The remaining crews are dampening down the scene and checking for hotspots. Crews used multiple jets and hose reels and isolated the gas and electricity while 15 firefighters wore breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. Crews worked with the Police and the Ambulance to make the scene safe. The cause of the fire is accidental.”
Sam TrueloveSouthmead Hospital ‘fully open’
The North Bristol NHS Trust has confirmed that Southmead Hospital is “fully open”,
A statement released at 4pm reads: ”
The situation involving a fire near to the Southmead site remains under control. Please be assured that the hospital is fully open, however if you are driving to the site please use the main entrance off Monks Park Avenue, and allow extra time for your journey as nearby roads are affected.
Sam TrueloveWATCH: Huge clouds of smoke pour from building fire
A video, taken by a member of the public, shows black smoke rising into the sky as fire crews tackle the blaze.
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Sam TrueloveBus services face delays
Stagecoach West has confirmed three services face delays of over 30 minutes as a result of the fire.
Buses are still serving Southmead Hospital, though.
Sam Truelove‘Big fire’
One witness has described the blaze as a “big fire”, although it’s not thought to be impacting the Southmead Hospital main building.
Sam TrueloveWhere exactly is the fire?
A fire has broken out at a property on Southmead Way in Southmead, Bristol. Fire crews are at the scene tackling the blaze, with Southmead Road shut both ways between Doncaster Road and Greenway Park.
Pictures taken at the scene show members of the public gathered near Bear & Rugged Staff as they watch fire crews extinguish the flames. While it is not yet known what building is on fire, it is near to Southmead Hospital, with thick, black smoke seen above.
Smoke can be seen close to Southmead Hospital in Bristol (
Image:BristolLive)
Sam Truelove‘No risk’ to patients or staff
A spokesperson for North Bristol NHS Trust has confirmed firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Southmead Hospital.
A statement reads: “A fire has broken out nearby to our Southmead site. There is no risk to the Hospital, its patients or staff. Please take care when walking in the area, due to smoke.”
Firefighters are tackling the blaze close to Southmead Hospital (
Image:BristolLive)
Anders AngleseyRoad near Southmead Hospital closed
Southmead Road is shut both ways between Doncaster Road and Greenway Park are closed, according to Mirror affiliate BristolLive.
KEY EVENTAvon Fire and Rescue Service statement
An Avon Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said on Facebook: “Crews from Southmead, Patchway, Kingswood, Hicks Gate, Bath, Yate, Temple, Bedminster and Avonmouth Fire Stations, are currently on the scene of a fire at a property on Southmead Way Southmead.
“Firefighters are currently tackling the fire. Please avoid the area as the road is congested. If you live nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed.”
