B&B evacuated as fire crews tackle blaze in Bath city centre

  • Watch as flames rip through the building in Bath

A bed and breakfast has been evacuated in Bath city centre after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.

At the height of the blaze, 40 firefighters were called to the Rising Sun Inn in Grove Street.

Video sent to ITV West Country by one of the guests, who have had to be evacuated, shows large flames coming from the building.

Update:

'I feel like crying and I'm shaking' - guests speak of ordeal after blaze at B&B

Avon Fire and Rescue Service was called just before 3am and have put out the fire but are still at the scene.

The service is asking people to stay away from the area as firefighters work to put out the blaze.

A spokesperson for the fire service says no one has been hurt in the incident.

Grove Street, Argyle Street and Pulteney Bridge are currently closed.