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Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Flames on the roof of a hospital. Two firefighters can be seen in the foreground.

Maternity hospital evacuated after large fire

Pregnant women and babies were moved outside of St Michael's Hospital, supported by midwives.

Several firefigthters and a fire engine outside of a tower block in Bristol City Centre. The area is cordoned off with police tape.

All 188 residents to move out after tower block fire

The fire was caused by an e-scooter being charged inside one of the flats.

A suburban street of stone-clad houses. An evergreen tree grows over the road. Purple wallflowers are visible on a wall on the left-hand side.

Man in his 80s dies in house fire

Fire crews were called to Church Road on Sunday evening but the occupant died at the scene.

A row of terraced brick houses. The one in the middle has been completely gutted by fire, with only part of the front porch remaining. The neighbouring homes have sustained fire damage to their roofs. There are bright orange flames actively burning, and a large plume of black smoke billowing into the sky.

Three taken to hospital after house explosion

The explosion sparked a blaze which engulfed the home but has since been extinguished.

The back of a high-vis police jacket. It is yellow with reflective strips, and the word "police" written across the back.

Arson arrest after fire in block of flats

One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries in Sunday's incident.

An aerial view of an industrial trading estate with a large plume of black smoke coming from it

Paint spraying workshop fire mostly extinguished

A plume of smoke was seen in the skies above the Somerset trading estate.

A close-up image of a red fire truck, that has a sign printed on the side reading 'Avon Fire and Rescue.'

Fire service bullying and misogyny 'need stamping out'

An independent review says there is a danger of a "mass exodus" by control room staff.

A Google image view of a residential road and empty lay-by.

Person rescued from lorry after 'sleeping in bin'

Fire crews were called to Novers Hill to reports of a person stuck in a bin lorry.

A screenshot from Google street view showing the exterior entrance to Costco. It is a large grey warehouse building with the store's name in red across the front and a large window on the left. Under a sheltered area there are lots of trolleys lines up. To the right there is a vast car park.

Teen arrested after chilli oil attack at Costco

A boy is arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.