UPDATE: Rivergate Shopping Centre evacuated after false fire alarm

Rivergate Shopping Centre in Peterborough was evacuated this morning, Wednesday June 8, due to a suspected fire.
Fire crews on the scene at Rivergate in PeterboroughFire crews on the scene at Rivergate in Peterborough
Fire crews on the scene at Rivergate in Peterborough

The alarm was raised when smoke was reported coming from one of the centre’s shops.

Shoppers and staff were evacuated while Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue investigated, but no fire was found and crews have now confirmed it was a false alarm.

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