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Shrewsbury's Pride Hill Shopping Centre evacuated after fire alarms go off

Shrewsbury's Pride Hill Shopping Centre was evacuated this afternoon after fire alarms was activated.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue said three appliances were sent to the Pride Hill Shopping Centre after getting reports of a fire in the basement.

The centre was evacuated at about 2.30pm and dozens of staff and shoppers were forced to wait on Pride Hill until the all-clear was given.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera to investigate.

A fire engine and tape sealing off the entrance to the shopping centre
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