Fire Erupts at HMP Bristol: Inmate Seriously Burnt in Cell Blaze
Emergency crews rushed to HMP Bristol tonight after a dangerous fire broke out in a cell. Police, paramedics, and Avon Fire & Rescue teams arrived at the Category B men’s prison on Cambridge Road just after 7pm.
Blaze Tears Through Cells on A Wing
A source inside the prison revealed that several cells on A Wing sustained damage during the blaze. One cell was deliberately set on fire, causing serious injury to a male inmate, who suffered severe burns.
Emergency Services Battle Flames at Horfield Prison
Firefighters scrambled to control the flames and paramedics tended to the seriously injured prisoner at the scene. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
Ministry of Justice and Fire Service Respond
Requests for comment have been made to the Ministry of Justice and Avon Fire and Rescue. Authorities are investigating the incident amid growing concern over safety at HMP Bristol.
