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Bristol flats blaze may have left person trapped Bristol flats blaze leaves one man dead
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Up to 40 firefighters have tackled a blaze in a block of flats in Bristol in which one person was believed to be trapped, Avon Fire and Rescue has said. One man has died in a fire in a block of flats in Bristol, Avon Fire and Rescue has said.
Eight crews were called to the blaze on the seventh floor of Carolina House in Dove Street, Kingsdown, which began at about 11:00 BST. Up to 40 firefighters and eight crews tackled the blaze in Carolina House in Dove Street, Kingsdown, which began at about 11:00 BST.
A BBC reporter at the scene said the fire seemed to now be out. Residents were evacuated from the building, although some are now being allowed to return to their homes.
Residents were evacuated from the building, while several roads in Bristol have been closed. Several roads in the area have been closed.
A fire service spokesman said they were in the "early stages" of investigating the cause. A fire service spokesman said the fire was now out and they were in the "early stages" of investigating the cause.
During the incident, Backfields Lane-based Askew Architects tweeted: "King Square cordoned off with large number of ambulances and emergency services still arriving."During the incident, Backfields Lane-based Askew Architects tweeted: "King Square cordoned off with large number of ambulances and emergency services still arriving."
Bristol24-7 also tweeted: "Fire in Kingsdown tower block now seems to be under control. Major blaze though. Residents say there was little warning and spread fast."Bristol24-7 also tweeted: "Fire in Kingsdown tower block now seems to be under control. Major blaze though. Residents say there was little warning and spread fast."