London King's Cross station was evacuated on [date not specified] evening following a fire alarm, causing all lines from the station to be blocked. Great Northern confirmed the evacuation on social media, stating that services were suspended as a result.
Thousands of commuters were forced to wait outside as firefighters arrived at the scene. Witnesses reported an unspecified emergency, with one journalist describing the station as closed due to the incident. Another passenger noted seeing an 'Inspector Sands' incident, a codeword used to alert staff to a potential fire without causing public panic.
The evacuation was brief, lasting only a short period as a precaution after smoke was reported from a retail unit within the station complex. Network Rail East Coast confirmed that the station has since reopened, though services may be delayed or altered by up to 20 minutes.
Passengers were advised to consider using alternative trains from nearby London St Pancras, with tickets valid on Thameslink and Great Northern services at no extra cost. The London Fire Brigade responded quickly to the incident.
