Shoppers enjoying a weekend trip to the Bluewater shopping centre in Stone, Kent, were met with a scene of chaos this afternoon as emergency services evacuated part of the mall and established a cordon following reports of a fire.
Emergency Response at Bluewater
Police and firefighters rushed to the scene, swiftly evacuating sections of the vast retail complex. Initial reports suggest the incident was caused by an electrical fire. The exact extent of the fire and any potential injuries remain unclear at this time.
Witnesses described seeing shoppers being guided out of the building as alarms sounded. Emergency crews worked to secure the area, with a cordon set up to keep the public at a safe distance.
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