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Tower block residents rescued after fire breaks out

Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley
BBC News, Bristol
Residents were taken to safety using a turntable ladder

Fire crews had to rescue residents of a city centre tower block after a fire broke out.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said 10 people had to be rescued using a turntable ladder from the fourth floor of the building on Marybush Lane near Castle Park in Bristol.

The residents had to be treated for smoke inhalation, the service added, but all the occupants of the property are now accounted for.

The road has been closed and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

John Ebenezer Firefighters at a scene outside a block of flats. People can be seen walking down a fire engine ladder and onlookers stand in the street facing the flatsJohn Ebenezer
Several fire crews from across Bristol were involved in the operation
A close up of firefighters at a scene outside a block of flats in Bristol. Two people can be seen walking down a fire engine ladder and onlookers stand in the street.
The rescued residents were treated for smoke inhalation, the fire service said

Crews from Temple, Bedminster, Southmead, Kingswood, Patchway and Avonmouth were involved in tackling the fire.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service told the BBC: "The fire has now been extinguished. Firefighters remain on the scene to ventilate the building and ensure the scene is safe."

A spokesperson added that the cause of the fire is thought to be accidental.

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