Road closed as busy restaurant evacuated after fire

BBC

7 July 2024 at 5:33 pm·1-min read

Two fire engines with a fire fighter standing next to one engine — Emergency services closed the road [Lyle Barradell]

A road has been closed and a restaurant evacuated following a fire.

Fire crews and ambulances attended Lona Grill House and Juice Bar on Gloucester Road in Bristol on Sunday night and customers were asked to leave.

Avon and Somerset Police have closed Gloucester Road and a spokesperson confirmed other emergency services were dealing with the fire.

Gloucester Road remains closed and it is not yet known whether anyone was injured.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for comment.

Two fire engines outside the restaurant on Gloucester Road — A group of people watched emergency services tackle the fire [Lyle Barradell]

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