Weston-super-Mare fire: Crews warn people to avoid the area as they tackle large blaze

Fire crews have worked through the day at an industrial estate in Somerset after a large blaze broke out.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service warned that crews were tackling the fire, on Oldmixon Industrial Estate, Weston-super-Mare in the early hours of this morning (27 December).

Residents were asked to close windows and doors, where possible.

Bedminster Fire Station has since reported that Redwatch had taken over at the incident, damping down and 'assessing the building for structural safety'.

In a tweet, at 2:20am on December 27, Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "Good morning. Please be aware of a large fire ongoing in Oldmixon Industrial Estate.

“Avoid the area if possible, please can local residents close windows and doors where possible."

Avon Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that most crews from their patch were at the scene, including Bedminster Fire Station and Winscombe Fire Station.

Bridgwater crews from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were also in attendance.