Emergency services were called to HMP Bristol last night (February 26).
Avon Fire and Rescue and South Western Ambulance Service both attended the prison at 7:15pm.
An image taken at the scene shows a fire engine and ambulance outside the building.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice confirmed there was a fire in a prison cell.
They said: “Staff at HMP Bristol quickly put out a fire in a cell before emergency services arrived. There were no injuries and the prisoner responsible will be disciplined.”
The fire service was contacted by Bristol Live for comment but a spokesperson said they couldn't comment on incidents relating to prisons.
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A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service added: "We were responding to an incident at HMP Bristol."
The ambulance service was unable to provide any further details.
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