Crews tackle fire at pub

The fire broke out in the Beachcomber pub earlier today

Fire crews are attending a fire at a pub in Somerset.

The Beachcomber pub in Brean reported a fire at 11:15 BST and said everyone was safe.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service attended with six appliances and an aerial platform.

"Crews are currently working to extinguish the fire," the service said earlier.

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The fire broke out in the pub's back rooms, the pub said

In a statement, the pub said: "Due to an ongoing fire in our back rooms, The Beachcomber will be closed today and tonight.

"Fire officers are on the scene and everyone is safe.

"Thank you all for your concern. Everyone is okay and we will update you further as soon as we can."

Devon and Somerset Fire Services added: "We were called at 11:15 to reports a building fire in Brean, Burnham-on-Sea.

"There are currently six appliances along with an aerial platform and an incident command unit on scene."

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A spokesperson for the pub said everyone was safe

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