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Fire crews tackle large barn fire in Wells

Fire crews from across the south west have been helping to tackle a large barn fire at Polsham Farm, Polsham in Wells. Pumps from Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater attended the barn containing around 100 bales of hay and straw which was well alight.

They were called out at 3:31 this morning.Relief pumps from Cheddar and Burnham on Sea have now taken over and the incident has been scaled down.

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Buses diverted following fire in Bristol

The A38 at Stokes Croft is closed because of a building fire between Jamaica Street and New Bond Street. It's affecting bus services in the area and the road is expected to remain closed until midday.

Two people taken to hospital after Bristol fire

Two people have been taken to hospital after a fire at a flat in Somerset Street, Redcliffe, Bristol. Fire crews were called out shortly before 1am where they found a fire in the kitchen.

A 52 year old man and a 60 year old woman were treated for breathing in smoke after they fell unconscious when they tried to put out the fire.

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Yeovil pub destroyed in blaze

The Bell Inn, Yeovil Credit: Vikki Farrar

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at the Bell Inn in Yeovil.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say they received numerous calls from the public reporting seeing flames just after 4am on Saturday morning.

The fire engulfed the ground floor, first floor and roof.

At least 16 fire engines were called out to the pub, which is part of the Hungry Horse chain, on Preston Road.

Fire crews battled to stop the fire spreading to nearby buildings. The blaze took four hours to put out and firefighters say the building has been left 'severely damaged.'

No-one was injured in the fire. Officers are now investigating what caused it.

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