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Cars ‘on fire’ in Millennium Square car park
A fire broke out in an underground car park in the city centre, sending plumes of smoke across the harbourside.
Fire crews rushed to Millennium Square on Thursday afternoon where they found a fire involving three vehicles.
Avon Fire & Rescue service said three crews were dispatched and the blaze was extinguished by 4.15pm.
is needed now More than ever
At-Bristol said access to the car park and surrounding area was temporarily restricted.
Jake Johnson, 30, witnessed the fire from his place of work at Lloyds.
He said people who had parked in the car park were being turned away by fire officers who said they are likely to need to make alternative arrangements for getting home.
Wow pic.twitter.com/NoWZzsm7bT
— Jake | Bristol52 (@Bristol52) September 3, 2015
Due to an incident in Millennium Square car park which the fire brigade are dealing with there is currently no access to our car park…
— At-Bristol (@AtBristol) September 3, 2015
Never looks as bad in a photo as it does with your eyes but smokes getting blacker pic.twitter.com/jwhxkEJVA8
— Jake | Bristol52 (@Bristol52) September 3, 2015
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