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Nearby flats had to be evacuated while Avon Fire and Rescue tackled the fire

By Richard Greenaway, Dawn Limbu and Naomi Wordley

BBC News

A fire has badly damaged buildings alongside Bristol harbour.

The fire, at Underfall Yard in the Hotwells area of the city, started in the early hours of Saturday.

More than 20 people were evacuated from their flats close to Underfall Yard as a precaution, but they have now returned to their homes.

Group Manager Sean Spearing from Avon Fire and Rescue said they tried to prevent the fire from spreading.

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Photos inside Underfall Yard show the extent of the damage

In the case of one boat, it was moved from its mooring to stop a fire on it spreading to others.

"I had the tether lines cut from that boat and I had it taken out into the harbour and moored alongside the harbour wall by the Cottage pub," he said.

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