Police and fire services are investigating a serious incident in Henleaze, Bristol, where multiple vehicles caught fire on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities were alerted to the scene at approximately 15:50 BST when a report came in about a car fire on Henley Grove.
A fire that broke out in Henleaze, Bristol, has resulted in damage to multiple vehicles and left one man hospitalized. The incident occurred on Henley Grove, where four vehicles were engulfed in flames, causing significant disruption in the area.
Emergency services were called to the scene, where they found a man who had sustained burns. The man, believed to have been a passenger in one of the vehicles, was promptly transported to the hospital by ambulance. Police have reported that a second individual, who was also present during the incident, fled the scene before emergency responders arrived.
The fire has caused substantial damage to the affected vehicles, and the section of Henley Grove where the incident occurred remains closed to traffic. Authorities are currently working to recover the damaged vehicles and conduct necessary repairs to the road.
The police are now appealing to the public for assistance as they continue their investigation. They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses video footage that could provide valuable information to help determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 5224230991. Information can also be submitted online through the appeals form on the Avon and Somerset Police website. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be reported to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have yet to release any details regarding the cause of the fire or the identities of the individuals involved.
Residents in the area are advised to stay clear of Henley Grove as recovery and repair efforts continue.
