Fire crews called to evacuate Leeds Magistrates Court

One fire engine was called to Leeds Magistrates Court today after a fire alarm went off.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Sep 2018, 13:21 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2018, 13:26 BST

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The court was evacuated after the alarm was sounded at the premises in Westgate, LS1, this morning.

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The entire incident lasted a matter of minutes.

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Fire engines were called to Leeds Magistrates Court (Stock photo).Fire engines were called to Leeds Magistrates Court (Stock photo).
Fire engines were called to Leeds Magistrates Court (Stock photo).

A spokesman said: "One fire engine from Leeds Fire Station attended an automatic fire alarm at West Yorkshire Magistrates Court, Leeds today.

"The time of call was 11.11am and the incident was over by 11.21am."

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