FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a large blaze at the Evri parcel warehouse in Avonmouth, near Bristol.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene in Boundary Road at 1.29pm and sent 16 appliances.

People in nearby homes and businesses were advised to keep their windows and doors closed while they tackled the blaze.

At 3.49pm, a fire service spokesperson said: “Eights appliances are currently on scene alongside specialist assets to help tackle the fire.

“Police are also in attendance to provide traffic management.”

The parcel delivery firm has since confirmed the fire has been extinguished.

An Evri spokesperson said: “Fire services attended a fire at our Avonmouth depot earlier today. 

“All colleagues on site are safe and the fire has now been put out.

“Our main priority has been to ensure that all colleagues are safe, the cause of the fire will be fully investigated in due course.

“There were very few parcels at the site at the time with the vast majority of outbound deliveries having left the building.

“We have quickly made plans for alternative arrangements to minimise disruption to deliveries taking place over the next few days.”

Evri also issued a statement to customers via its app that reads: “We're experiencing some slight disruption in Avonmouth today following a fire - for more information please visit www.evri.com/service/status

“Fire services attended a fire at our Avonmouth depot earlier today. All parcels scheduled for delivery today are out with our local couriers and alternative arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to future deliveries. 

“There may be a delay of 24 to 48 hours on some parcels.”

The parcel depot, located at the Access 18 industrial estate, is located around seven miles from the centre of Bristol.