The Latest Breaking News from Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Mothers-to-be moved to safety as fire breaks out at maternity hospital

Emergency services were called to St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol at about 4.30pm.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

'It was like an earthquake': Witness recalls moment Bristol house burst into flames after 'gas explosion'

Three people have been hospitalised after the house, in Yate, burnt to the ground

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Cat wedged inside drainpipe found with head poking out of tube

John the female cat was rescued by fire crew at Clevedon Fire Station in Somerset.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

Fire that destroyed 'beloved' Stoke Gifford park treated as arson

The blaze caused a huge amount of damage to the play equipment

Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2023

Labrador rescued from small space after getting itself stuck

The Labrador was trapped in a tight squeeze on Badminton Road

Bristol Post · Jun 17, 2023

Cattle Market Road fire: Police appeal after 'deliberate' blaze near Bristol Temple Meads station

Emergency services rushed to the fire, in a wooded area on the bank of the River Avon, at around 7pm yesterday evening (May 31)

Bristol Post · Jun 1, 2023

You could be Avon Fire and Rescue Service's new station manager - what the job entails

You don't need to have previous experience in the fire service to apply and you will be supported through a 36-month development programme

Bristol Post · May 20, 2023

Bedminster flat 'severely damaged' by early morning fire as investigation launched

Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the blaze on East Street at around 1.30am this morning (May 18)

Bristol Post · May 18, 2023

Fire breaks out at flat in Clifton

No injuries have been reported

Bristol Post · Apr 24, 2023

Caravan completely destroyed in blaze as black smoke plumes above M32

Clouds of black smoke were seen above the motorway

Bristol Post · Apr 23, 2023