The cause of a fire that destroyed a large amount of rubbish and a caravan is unknown. At least 10 firefighters and five police officers responded to a fire involving a caravan on Union Road in St Philips at around 8.30pm on Sunday (April 21).
Crews from Bedminster, Southmead and Avonmouth arrived at the scene and set to work to extinguish the large fire that engulfed a caravan. Police officers erected a cordon soon after arrival.
Photos of the blaze show flames and thick smoke billowing into the air. The cause of the fire is unknown, Avon Fire and Rescue Service say.
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A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews were called at 20:35 on Sunday, April 21 to reports of a fire on Union Road in St Philips, Bristol.
"On arrival, crews from Bedminster, Southmead and Avonmouth found a caravan and a large amount of rubbish on fire. Firefighters tackled the blaze using two high pressure hose reels and four 45mm covering jets.
"Thermal imaging cameras and gas monitors were also used. Five firefighters wore breathing apparatus for safety. The cause of the fire is currently unknown."
Louis Straker said he saw multiple fire engines parked in the area as firefighters tackled the blaze. He told Bristol Live: "It must have started at around 8.30pm. We called 999 at 8.335pm after we heard a big bang then saw the smoke from upstairs in our house.
He added: "But there was a lot more (firefighters) earlier - (at least) 10 firefighters and five police officers at the scene. They got the fire sorted and area was cordoned off very quickly once they arrived."
