Bristol fire live: 'Explosions' heard as hundreds of firefighters tackle major blaze

Hundreds of firefighters have descended on a trading estate in south Bristol this afternoon after a massive fire broke out.

Emergency crews scrambled to Dixon Road in the Brislington neighbourhood with roads cordoned off and reports from the scene of “hundreds” of firefighters.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service has said that crews from nine different stations have attended the incident.

A reporter at the scene for BristolLive says there are "literally hundreds of firefighters" in attendance, with roads closed and businesses evacuated.

Photos from the scene show the blaze with smoke rising into the skies over Bristol this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently responding to a fire at an industrial unit on Emery Road, Brislington, Bristol.

"Fire crews were called at 2:27 pm, and firefighters from Hicks Gate, Temple, Kingswood, Avonmouth, Yate, Bath, Patchway, Bedminster and Nailsea are currently on the scene tackling the fire.

"We are asking residents and local businesses to keep their windows and doors closed and avoid the area where possible."