Kingswood fire: Blaze breaks out at derelict factory

Fire crews were called out in the early hours of Tuesday 7 May

A fire broke out at a derelict factory in Kingswood.

Crews from Kingswood, Temple, Hicks Gate, Southmead, Bedminster, and Portishead attended the former Lucas Ingredients factory at about 5.45am on Tuesday 7 May.

Six firefighters entered the building to put out the flames.

Crews attended the scene of the fire which broke out in a derelict factory. Credit: BPM Media

The cause of the fire is not yet known, according to Avon and Somerset Police.

"We were called by the fire service at 6.10am this morning to a report of a fire in a property in Wood Road, Kingswood", a force spokesperson said.

"Road closures were put in place to allow the fire service to tackle the fire and these have since been lifted.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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