Churchill Square shopping centre evacuated after reports of fire
A SHOPPING centre was evacuated after a reports of a fire.
Churchill Square in Brighton was closed off this afternoon and shoppers were asked to leave.
But a spokeswoman for Sussex Fire and Rescue said there had not been a blaze.
She said: "The fire alarm sounded and we sent out two crews, but it was a false alarm."
The shopping centre is now open again.
On Twitter, Churchill Square's account stated: "The evacuation was a precautionary measure only, and Churchill Square is now back open as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience."
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