An investigation has been launched into what is being described as a "deliberate" fire in Bedminster this afternoon (Tuesday, February 8).
Firefighters and police were called to Willway Street/Sargent Street shortly before 2pm to reports of a fire affecting a single-storey building.
Emergency services arrived to find a caravan "well alight", with the blaze also affecting a building next to it, a garage and an office building were also affected by smoke.
Avon and Somerset Police have now launched an investigation into the cause of the fire that is thought to have been started deliberately.
Officers are asking that anyone with any information about the fire calls 101 quoting log 520 of 8 February.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue said: "Crews from Temple and Bedminster were called to reports of a fire affecting a single storey derelict building at 13:54.
"On arrival, crews discovered one caravan well alight, with the fire affecting a single storey building, with a garage and office building further affected by smoke.
"The building was searched by crews, with two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
"Crews used two hose reels, one 45mm jet and positive pressure ventilation fan for smoke dispersal.
"Also in use were gas monitors and hydraulic cutters to improve access to the fire.
"Police colleagues were also in attendance, and the incident was determined to have been caused by deliberate ignition."
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Police are in attendance following a report of a caravan fire which broke out shortly before 2pm today (Tuesday 8 February) on Willway Street/Sargent Street, Bedminster.
“Early indications are that this was a deliberate ignition and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 101 quoting log 520 of 8 February.”
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