Fire at major Bristol tourist attraction

Photo from Agnes Anderson on Twitter
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 9th Apr 2022
Last updated 9th Apr 2022

A fire's broken out at a major tourist attraction in Bristol.

Photo from Agnes Anderson on Twitter

It's thought to have started in the roof of We The Curious on Millenium Square in the city centre this afternoon

The science centre say all staff and visitors were evacuated safely and that Avon Fire and Rescue crews are at the scene.

The West of England Mayor, Dan Norris, has been tweeting about the fire saying it's awful and the attraction is great.

Bristol Aquarium have tweeted to say their thoughts are with We The Curious and anyone who was meant to be going to the aquarium today can visit within the next 6 months.

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