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| Bristol fire: Crews tackle Guildhall blaze | Bristol fire: Crews tackle Guildhall blaze |
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| Fire crews have spent the night tackling a major blaze in Bristol. | |
| Emergency services were called to the Guildhall in Small Street at 01.40 GMT and 50 firefighters remain at the scene. | |
| Nearby roads, including Baldwin Street, have been closed and police said disruption in the area would continue "for some time". | Nearby roads, including Baldwin Street, have been closed and police said disruption in the area would continue "for some time". |
| Residents have been evacuated from nearby buildings, including a number of students from their accommodation. | Residents have been evacuated from nearby buildings, including a number of students from their accommodation. |
| The fire service said the "extensive spread of fire" and concerns about structural stability forced crews to retreat from inside the historic building and douse the flames from outside. |