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We The Curious in Bristol evacuated due to fire We The Curious in Bristol evacuated due to fire
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Bristol's We The Curious evacuated after roof catches fireBristol's We The Curious evacuated after roof catches fire
A city-centre science museum was evacuated after its roof caught fire. A city centre science museum had to be evacuated after its roof caught fire.
Fire crews were called to We The Curious on Millennium Square in Bristol at about 14:00 BST. Fire crews were called to We The Curious in Millennium Square, Bristol, at about 14:00 BST.
Nearby buildings were evacuated and a number of road closures were put in place including Anchor Road. Nearby buildings were evacuated and a number of road closures were put in place, including Anchor Road.
Avon Fire and Rescue said it will carry out a joint investigation with the police once the site has been made completely safe. About 35 firefighters tackled the blaze, which is thought to have started in the museum's roof space. An investigation is being carried out into the cause of the fire.
Avon Fire and Rescue said it would carry out a joint investigation with the police once the site had been made completely safe.
A number of specialist appliances and five fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze.A number of specialist appliances and five fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze.
Around 35 firefighters fought the fire at its height About 35 firefighters fought the fire at its height
We The Curious is one of several visitor attractions at Millennium Square in BristolWe The Curious is one of several visitor attractions at Millennium Square in Bristol
The museum is close to Bristol's popular harboursideThe museum is close to Bristol's popular harbourside
Avon Fire and Rescue duty officer Luke Gazzard said an estimated 35 firefighters helped to put the fire out.
He said the fire is believed to have started "in the roof space".
Nearby businesses were evacuated and Anchor Road was closed to allow fire crews to fight the flames from there.Nearby businesses were evacuated and Anchor Road was closed to allow fire crews to fight the flames from there.
Well @wethecurious_ is not having a good day, hope everyone is ok 😟 pic.twitter.com/JuZFaRXFUyWell @wethecurious_ is not having a good day, hope everyone is ok 😟 pic.twitter.com/JuZFaRXFUy
The fire was reported just after 14:00 BSTThe fire was reported just after 14:00 BST
Our venue has been evacuated following a fire alarm, caused by a fire on our roof. Avon Fire and Rescue Service and the police are currently on site, all staff and visitors are accounted for. More updates to follow as we have them.Our venue has been evacuated following a fire alarm, caused by a fire on our roof. Avon Fire and Rescue Service and the police are currently on site, all staff and visitors are accounted for. More updates to follow as we have them.
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