A blaze broke out in Recliffe tower block plastic utensils were left on a hob.
Firefighters, police and paramedics raced to Yeaman's House at 5:02pm today (Tuesday, December 31).
Upon arrival, crews were told the flames had already been extinguished.
A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "We attended a small fire at a flat which was started after plastic utensils were left on a hob.
"The fire was out on arrival.
"Crews from Temple, Bedminster and Hicks Gate were in attendance."
A resident who lived in Yeaman's House contacted Bristol Live saying they spotted several ambulances and fire engines outside the building.
She said: "Everyone is worried in case they have to leave."
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