Locals have been asked to stay indoors after a huge fire broke out at Underfall Yard along the Bristol Harbourside in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, May 6). Emergency services were called to the scene at 12.42am and 20 residents and their pets from houses and boats were evacuated to a place of safety.
People are being asked to avoid the area and those living nearby have been asked to keep their windows closed. A tweet posted by Avon Fire and Rescue Service Control at 4am this morning said: "Due to an ongoing incident in the Hotwells, we advise you to please avoid this area and for residents to keep windows closed."
Events which were planned to take place in the area have also been cancelled due to debris from the fire. Updates on the ongoing situation will be posted to social media over the course of the day.
