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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 fire | Bristol's We The Curious evacuated after roof catches fire |
| Bristol's We The Curious evacuated after roof catches fire | Bristol's We The Curious evacuated after roof catches fire |
| A city centre science museum had to be 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 in Millennium Square, 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. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| About 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 Bristol | We The Curious is one of several visitor attractions at Millennium Square in Bristol |
| The museum is close to Bristol's popular harbourside | The museum is close to Bristol's popular harbourside |
| 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. |
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| The fire was reported just after 14:00 BST | The fire was reported just after 14:00 BST |
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