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Large fire breaks out at Bristol maternity hospital

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A large fire has broken out at Bristol's maternity hospital.

Pictures and videos show smoke billowing from the top of St Michael's Hospital, Southwell Street, Bristol - seen just before 16:30pm.

Firefighters from Avon Fire and Rescue are tackling the blaze and pregnant mums and babies are being evacuated from the building.

Avon Fire and Rescue has said: "We're currently responding to a fire in a hospital on Southwell Street, Bristol."

"Firefighters are currently responding to the fire."

"We encourage people to avoid the area while we deal with the incident."

Avon and Somerset Police said in on X: "St Michael's Hill is closed to vehicles and pedestrians and people are urged to avoid the area if at all possible."

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