A fire in the early hours of Sunday 23rd April has caused significant damage to part of the historic Green Park Station site in Bath.
The scene of the fire at Green Park Station | Photo © Bath Echo
Crews from four fire stations, including Bath, Hicks Gate, Kingswood, and Temple were called to the scene at 4.53am.
The fire took hold of one of the wooden trader cabins, spreading into neighbouring units and up through part of the roof.
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Avon Fire & Rescue Service said firefighters used two high-pressure hose reels, two jets, thermal imaging cameras, gas monitors and small tools to extinguish the blaze.
Four firefighters wore breathing apparatus for safety.
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Wolf Wine’s “The Cabin” shop and “The Shrine”, a small bar situated next door, were both destroyed in the blaze.
In a post on Instagram, the company said: “There’s been a huge fire. The Shrine and Wolf Wine Cabin are gone. Everyone is safe.
“We’ll come up with a plan and rebuild, but for now we’ll be closed for the foreseeable.”
Two turntable ladders were used to help put the fire out.
Midland Bridge Road was closed by police and much of the Green Park area was cordoned off.
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Part of the new roof, which had been undergoing refurbishment, has also been damaged.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway.
In a statement on their website, Ethical Property, which operates the Green Park Station site, said: “Sadly, in the early hours of Sunday 23rd April a fire broke out at Green Park Station, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Bath and Avon Fire and Rescue for their amazing work in containing this incident.
“Due to the fire some areas of Green Park Station are currently not accessible, though you can still find plenty of shops and places to eat all open for you to visit.
Part of the new roof was damaged in the fire | Photo © Bath Echo
“We are currently assessing the damage caused by the fire and hope to be able to post further updates in the next few days.
“Thank you for your support and please do continue to visit and enjoy the wonderful independent businesses that make Green Park Station so special.”
