Massive Grass Fire Shuts Down Key Road | Bristol News

A massive grass fire erupted near the Locking Farm Industrial Estate in Weston-super-Mare around 3 AM, forcing the closure of the A371 road and prompting emergency crews from over a dozen fire stations to respond. Thick smoke blanketed the area, leading officials to advise residents to seal windows and doors. Police assisted with traffic control as firefighters battled the blaze, which residents like Nick Sumption described as intense but thankfully not spreading to nearby homes. Crews remained on scene throughout the morning, working to fully extinguish the fire and clear lingering smoke. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c0770e005b40209