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Bristol Post
National
Estel Farell Roig

Avonmouth explosion: Fire service issues statement

There has been a large explosion in a warehouse in Avonmouth.

Emergency services were called to the area at 11.22am and are currently at the scene. You can follow our liveblog here.

The fire service currently has six crews at the scene of this ongoing incident.

In a statement, Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: "We have been called to a large explosion at 11.22am in a warehouse in Avonmouth.

"Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead, Yate, Patchway, Kingswood and Temple are currently attending.

"We are joined by Avon and Somerset Police and Ambulance on site.

"The incident is ongoing."

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Bristol Waste has closed the Avonmouth Recycling Centre and Reuse Shop temporarily following ‘an incident nearby’ – it is unclear if this is linked.

The latest updates on this story can be found here

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