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Small Bar damaged after Harbour Festival fire
Hay bales left over from the Harbour Festival were set alight outside Small Bar on King Street.
Police are investigating the incident which Avon Fire & Rescue officials believed to be arson.
Bales were being stored after being used for extra seating outside pubs on King Street during one of the busiest ever Harbour Festivals.
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Avon Fire & Rescue said they were called at around 4.30am on Monday morning. Two fire engines attended to tackle the blaze which damaged windows of the craft beer bar.
A spokesperson at the fire service said the source of the ignition was not identified at first.
Inspections the following morning revealed it was likely that the fire was started deliberately.
Due to ‘unforeseen’ circumstances we’ll not be open until 5pm today folks, after that, it’s back to business #theshowmustgoon
— Small Bar Bristol (@SmallBarBristol) July 20, 2015
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— Small Bar Bristol (@SmallBarBristol) July 18, 2015