A huge fire has broken out close to one of Bristol University's most well-known buildings.

Fire crews rushed to the blaze, near the Wills Memorial Building, designed by Sir George Oatley.

The fire is in the Fry Building, which has been under refurbishment, in the shadow of Wills Memorial Building. The building is understood to be empty.

It is in the old part of the University, on Park Street in the city centre. Flames could be seen across the city.

Surrounding roads have been closed and nearby buildings are understood to have been evacuated.