Emergency crews remain at the scene of a tower block fire in Bristol which left one man dead and eight in hospital. Emergency services were called just after 2.15am today (September 25) to a fire on the top floor of Twinnell House at Wills Drive, Easton.
One man died in the fire, which happened on the 16th floor. Eight people are currently in hospital – seven for treatment for smoke inhalation and another for minor burns – while three others were treated by the ambulance service at the scene.
The fire is now out, but emergency crews remain on the scene this morning. Around 90 residents have been evacuated as a result of the fire.
