Bristol Fire Leaves Almost 200 Residents Displaced as Assessment Continues
Bristol Fire Incident Overview
Almost 200 residents from a fire-hit city centre block of flats are waiting to hear when they can return home. The bristol fire, thought to have been started by an electric bike, tore through parts of Castle Park View on Marybush Lane on Tuesday evening. Ten people had to be rescued; however, no one was seriously injured.
Impact on Residents and Safety Measures
As a result of the fire, the building’s 188 residents were evacuated. They are waiting for an update from housing association Abri about when they will be able to return. A spokesman mentioned that it was i“still early days”i and experts are currently assessing the full extent of the damage to the building, drying out water-impacted areas, and determining what work is needed to restore habitability.
Quote from Abri's Management
Helen Wilson, Abri’s regional managing director, stated, “The safety of our customers is our highest priority.” Electricity and water were turned off at the building due to the significant amount of water damage on site.
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