Underfall Yard
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| Address | Underfall Yard, Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6XG, United Kingdom |
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| Hours | Opens soon ⋅ 10AM |
| Phone | +44 117 929 3250 |
| Architects | Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
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| ID | 2173993 |
About Underfall Yard
The Underfall Yard is a historic boatyard on Spike Island serving Bristol Harbour, the harbour in the city of Bristol, England. Underfall Yard was commonly referred to as "The Underfalls" and takes its name from the underfall sluices.
Where is the Underfall Yard
Arrest as Bristol Underfall boat yard fire deemed 'suspicious'
By Emma ElgeeBBC News
A 45-year-old man has been arrested after a fire that badly damaged a boat yard in Bristol was deemed " suspicious".
The Fire happened at Underfall Yard in the Hotwells area of The City in the Early Hours of Saturday, with a plume of smoke visible across The City .
Specialist fire investigators working with Avon and Somerset Police said they are now treating The Fire as a " suspicious incident".
A 45-year-old man is in police custody.
Avon Fire and Rescue evacuated More Than 20 people from their flats close to The Boat yard near Cumberland Road when The Fire was on-going. They have since returned home.
Fire officers stopped The Fire from spreading by from others.
Underfall Yard has been crucial to the operation and maintenance of Bristol's Floating Harbour, which was dates back to the early 1800s.
The Yard is home to maritime businesses involved in boatbuilding, marine engineering, metal working and training.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
