A former Gainsborough pub site has been significantly damaged after a fire last night.
Emergency services were called at 8.27pm on June 27 to battle a blaze at the derelict building in Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze.
An Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Crews from Temple, Patchway, Southmead, Kingswood, Avonmouth and Bedminster fire stations were called to a fire in the roof of a derelict pub.
“On arrival, firefighters used four breathing apparatus for safety and two high pressure hose reels and two 45mm jets to extinguish the fire.
“They also used a turntable ladder to monitor the situation and thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.
“Once the fire was extinguished Urban Search and Rescue Dog Sally was deployed to search the building alongside a police victim recovery dog.
“Both dogs confirmed the building was clear and all persons were accounted for. The cause is currently unknown.”
Pictures this morning show the roof has been destroyed and significant damage to other parts of the site.
The Gainsborough pub, formerly known as the Blue Boy, closed down in 2011.
A petition was launched last year for Bristol City Council to take over the disused site. Petitioners described it as “an eyesore and a barrier to investment in the area”.
An ambulance service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.42pm to reports of a fire. We attended with an ambulance and HART (hazardous area response team).
“It has been reported that there were no patients on scene.”
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has been approached for more details. We have asked if the fire is being treated as suspicious.
