Belfast shopping centre reopens after being evacuated
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
The Victoria Square shopping centre was evacuated on Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters attended the shopping centre on Victoria Street in Belfast City Centre.
Several fire appliances were seen parked at the back of the centre.
Police said the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) made them aware of an incident but police were not required to respond and believe it was “nothing major”.
A staff member at Victoria Square explained that the issue was specifically linked to the House of Fraser store.
The fire service has dealt with the issue and the centre has now reopened as normal.
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