Firefighters have put out a blaze that broke out near the maternity ward of St Michael's hospital, Bristol, according to reports.

Crews from Kingswood, Temple, Southmead and Bedminster tackled the blaze that started earlier today in the hospital on Southwell Street.

The area has been evacuated and Avon Fire & Rescue Service remain at the scene with Avon and Somerset Police and the South West Ambulance Service.