NewsUK NewsFire ServiceEmergency services rushed to the scene with people told to leave Keynsham Health Centre, Bath, because of the blaze in a nearby building14:56, 21 May 2026Updated 15:26, 21 May 2026A medical centre has been evacuated as a massive fire has ripped through a building, with thick smoke filling the air.‌Emergency services rushed to the scene and people were told to leave Keynsham Health Centre in Bath following the blaze at an abandoned building on St Clements Road.‌Local residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke while patients attending the health centre have been told that it is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day.‌Images show a fire raging and thick smoke billowing into the air while there is a cordon in place to keep the public away as fire crews tend to the blaze.‌READ MORE: Government issues 'contingency plan' as carrier for virus 'with no vaccine' found in UKREAD MORE: EasyJet to raise its fares due to Iran war triggered jet fuel cost hikeThere are eight fire engines tackling the blaze and crews are also using a turntable ladder. Fortunately there are no reports of injuries, reported BristolLive. The cause of the fire is not yet known, said Avon Fire and Rescue Service.A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We’re currently responding to a fire in a derelict building on St Clements Road, Keynsham. We currently have eight fire engines in attendance and a turntable ladder in attendance."We encourage local residents and those nearby to keep their doors and windows closed due to a large smoke plume. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is currently unknown."Article continues belowAnd St Augustine's Medical Practice, confirming the evacuation of the building, said: "The health centre has been evacuated due to a fire in an adjacent building. This is a developing situation - and it is likely that the health centre will remain closed for the remainder of the day."Would suggest you don't travel in as surrounding roads are busy. We are currently contacting effected patients. We will need to prioritise any urgent appointments. Please bear with us and be patient with our reception teams whilst we reorganise the diary. We ask kindly that patients delay any routine queries until tomorrow. This will allow the reception team time to call patients."And a message from Keynsham Elim Church on Facebook says: "Pastor Ryan @Keynsham Elim Church is wanting to let all the local residents surrounding the church, that due to the fire situation at the Health centre on St Clements road. Please feel free to go to the Elim church for refreshments and a safe place to stay. All are welcome"Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Fire ServiceBreaking News