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Huge fire breaks out on hospital roof
A serious fire broke out on the roof of St Michael’s Hospital causing pregnant women to be evacuated onto the neighbouring streets.
Smoke could be seen across Bristol as firefighters tackled the flames which thankfully seemed to be contained to a flat roof of the hospital which specialises in maternity services.
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In a post on X at 4.50pm, Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: “We’re currently responding to a fire on Southwell Street, Bristol. We encourage people to avoid the area while we deal with the incident.”
At 5.25pm, the fire service confirmed that the fire had been safely extinguished.
The fire seemed to be contained to the roof of the hospital – photo: Rob Browne
Professor Stuart Walker, the hospital’s managing director, gave his thanks to all those that supported the evacuation.
He added that the hospital remains open to those who need it, with a small number of planned appointments being rescheduled.
Smoke from the fire could be seen from across the city on Thursday afternoon – photo: Mersina Booth
Main photo: Marina Kaufmanner; video: Rob Browne
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