The fire service has released a statement after a suspected blaze in Bristol city centre turned out to be a false alarm. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning (February 12) after reports of smoke near The Florist bar on Park Street.
Fire crews from both Temple and Bedminster were deployed after smoke was spotted at 2.44am near the popular restaurant bar, which also has sites in Liverpool and Watford. Firefighters discovered upon arrival that smoke has made its way into the building from a smoke machine at another property nearby.
A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue said: "Crews from Temple and Bedminster were called at 02:44 on Sunday, February 12 to reports of smoke issuing from a bar/restaurant on Park Street, Bristol.
