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Warehouse fire sends smoke across city
A fire that broke out in a warehouse in Bedminster has sent smoke billowing across Bristol.
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Flames took hold of the building at Hartcliffe Way, near the junction with Parson Street, soon after 10am on Friday morning.
Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving more than 30 emergency calls from members of the public and tackled the blaze with foam and water jets with the aid of a turnstile ladder.
There were seven engines in attendance manned by crews from Bedminster, Temple, Kingswood and Southmead.
A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue said: “A large plume of smoke is visible in the area and anyone living or working nearby is advised to close doors and windows as crews tackle the fire.”
He confirmed the cause of the fire is currently unknown and an investigation will be launched once the blaze has been brought under control.
Main photo by @porthjess.
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