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Dawn Limbu
BBC News, Bristol
Marina Ribeiro Kaufmanner
Large plumes of smoke is seen on top of St Michael's Hospital
Pregnant women are being evacuated from a maternity hospital after a large fire broke out.
Black smoke was seen over St Michael's Hospital in Bristol shortly before 16:30 BST. Firefighters from Avon and Fire and Rescue Service are attending.
Pregnant women are being helped by midwives after being moved outside of the building.
Jess Hutchinson, 22, whose waters have broken, said it was "scary" hearing the fire break out on the roof.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service are on site
Avon and Somerset Police said it is supporting the fire service at the scene of the fire.
In a statement on X, the force said: "St Michael's Hill is closed to vehicles and pedestrians and people are urged to avoid the area if at all possible."
Matt Burden, from Weston-super-Mare, was inside the maternity unit with his wife when the fire broke out.
He said she was in labour with their third baby and he was "really eager to get back" to her.
