John Lewis in Peterborough’s Queensgate centre evacuated after reports of smoke from escalator

John Lewis in Queensgate Shopping Centre was evacuated this morning after reports of smoke coming from an escalator.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Mar 2019, 08:01 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2019, 09:06 BST
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Several fire crews headed to the city centre early this morning.

A spokeswoman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The store was safely evacuated and no firefighting action was required.

“All crews are now returning to their stations.”