Ikea Exeter was evacuated on Thursday 16 July 2026 following an incident in its car park, the Swedish homeware retailer confirmed. Staff and customers were seen outside the store as emergency services responded to the scene.
Evacuation Details
The evacuation took place at the Ikea branch in Exeter, Devon, around mid-afternoon. A spokesperson for Ikea said: “We can confirm that the Ikea Exeter store was evacuated following an incident in the car park. The safety of our customers and co-workers is our top priority.”
Images from the scene showed a large number of people gathered outside the store, with police and other emergency services in attendance. The nature of the incident has not been officially disclosed, but local reports indicate it was contained to the car park area.
Response and Aftermath
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the scene. No injuries have been reported. The store remained closed for the rest of the day as investigations continued. Further updates are expected from authorities.
