Live: The Barton home has been evacuated as firefighters are called to the scene

VaselineJune 13, 2024

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Live: The Barton home has been evacuated as firefighters are called to the scene

Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Bristol this evening (Thursday June 13) as fire crews rush to the scene. Several fire engines were seen at Barton House in Barton Hill following reports that a building had been evacuated.

Residents are believed to have been evacuated from their homes at around 6pm this evening. At the moment it is not known why or when they will be able to return to the building.

An eyewitness told BristolLive that several fire engines and police were at the scene. They said, “4 engines and police in total.”

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

This is a live blog. Updates will appear below.

18:50Molly Seaman

Several fire engines at the scene

An eyewitness told BristolLive:

The Barton house has been evacuated after fire alarms go off… the fire brigade are in attendance and it appears a fault with the new alarm panel has caused it. Four engines and police in all

18:49Molly Seaman

Residents evacuated

Residents were evacuated from their homes in Barton House.

Fire crews at Barton House (Image: Jon Vickers)

18:47Molly Seaman

More from the scene

An eyewitness told BristolLive:

Avon Fire Rescue attend Barton House as residents are briefly evacuated

Fire crews at Barton House (Image: Paul Gillis/BristolLive)

18:44Molly Seaman

More fire engines

A number of fire engines were seen at Barton House this evening following reports that a flat block had been evacuated.

Fire crews at Barton House (Image: Paul Gillis/BristolLive)

18:39Molly Seaman

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