Firefighters are still at the scene of a fire at Premier Inn in Cribbs Causeway

Emergency services are spending their third day at the hotel, after the fire broke out at around 1.30pm on Wednesday (July 17).

Yesterday, crews said the blaze "could grow again" but it appears it has now died down, with firefighters dampening down the area.

The A4018 is set to remain closed all weekend as the building has collapsed onto the road.

A fire service spokesman said: "At 1.27pm, crews from Southmead, Avonmouth and Temple were called to reports of smoke issuing from a commercial property on Catbrain Lane in Almondsbury.

"On arrival, crews located a fire on the third floor.

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"Six firefighters in breathing apparatus are currently using two high-pressure hose reels and two 45mm jets to tackle the fire, while conducting a thorough search of the building.

"The incident is ongoing and the cause is currently unknown."

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