A number of fire crews have tackled a fire in a building on Charles Street in Bath this afternoon, with flames ripping through the roof of the property and black smoke being seen across the city.
Photo courtesy of @FlanOBriens on Twitter
The fire is believed to have broken out in a flat above the Bombay Lounge indian restaurant.
Six crews were sent to the scene, with appliances from Bath’s Fire Station, Corsham Fire Station and Trowbridge Fire Station attending.
Photo via @Trow_Fire_Stn on Twitter
First Bus said a number of their services were diverted due to the number of emergency vehicles on Charles Street, which was later closed to traffic.
TURNOUT: P1
Ordered to a 6P ? in the majestic city of Bath assisting our colleagues at @BathFireStn @AvonFireRescue pic.twitter.com/nn2yAJpZxy— Trowbridge Fire Stn (@Trow_Fire_Stn) April 23, 2017
*Attn* Bath – fire at junction Charles Street and Monmouth Place – Bath services 4, 8, 12, 21, 37 and 39 disrupted and delays expected. ^CH
— First WestofEngland (@FirstBSA) April 23, 2017
Charles Street #Bath closed due to fire incident @WeLoveBath @VisitBath diversions in operation @AliRVowles @BBCBristol pic.twitter.com/3Nzx2gXak2
— Sulis Guides (@SulisGuides) April 23, 2017
Serious fire at Bombay Lounge pic.twitter.com/fW5mxgud4U
— Susan Cox (@CoxCox33) April 23, 2017
