Department store evacuated over fire risk

By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jan 2017, 14:22 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2017, 14:22 BST
Beales in Worthing has been evacuated. Picture: Sam WoodmanBeales in Worthing has been evacuated. Picture: Sam Woodman
Beales in Worthing has been evacuated. Picture: Sam Woodman
A department store in Worthing's town centre has been evacuated due to a potential fire.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to Beales in South Street, Worthing after a fire alarm in the building was set off at around 1.30pm today.

The building was evacuated while fire crews investigated a reported smell of burning in the first floor retail area.

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