A top floor Bristol flat was "severely damaged" by fire in the early hours of this morning (May 18). Fire crews were called to the blaze on East Street, in Bedminster, at around 1.30am.
It has since been confirmed that crews from Bedminster, Hicks Gate and Temple rushed to the scene at the three-storey building. The firefighters used breathing apparatus, high pressure hose reels and a turntable ladder to safely extinguish the flames.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service say the cause of the fire is not yet known. An investigation has now been launched into how it started.
A statement from the fire service said the blaze broke out at a three-storey building on East Street at around 1.30am today (May 18). It continued: "On arrival, crews found a fire affecting a three-storey building.
"With seven firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, crews used three high pressure hose reels and a turntable ladder to extinguish the fire. The cause of the incident is unknown, and fire investigation will take place later today (18 May)."
Bedminster Fire Station said in a tweet at 1.07pm this afternoon: Top floor flat fire in East Street overnight for #WhiteWatch. No casualties but severe damage to the whole flat and roof. #Fire"
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