Large fire breaks out at industrial estate in Radstock

Fire crews reportedly spent hours tackling the blaze

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 22nd Mar 2025

Fire crews have reportedly extinguished a large fire at an industrial estate in Radstock.

Firefighters from Devon and Somerset as well as Avon fire and rescue were apparently called to the scene at Haydon Industrial Estate on Friday afternoon.

It's reported a few members of the public were evacuated temporarily and some gas cylinders were removed for safety reasons.

At its height over 20 engines were reported to be on the scene with pictures shared online appearing to show large plumes of smoke rising from the industrial building, with residential homes nearby.

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