Wakefield Trinity Walk Sainsbury's: Shoppers evacuated after fire alarm

Sainsbury's at Trinity Walk in Wakefield city centre was evacuated this morning.

Shoppers were asked to leave the store just after 11am today (Sept 14) and fire crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.

Shoppers after being evacuated following a fire alarm at Sainsbury's at Trinity Walk today (Sep 14)placeholder image
Shoppers after being evacuated following a fire alarm at Sainsbury's at Trinity Walk today (Sep 14)

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said crews attended a call in connection with an automatic fire alarm.

Crews arrived at the the scene at 11.08am and left after 11.32am.

Fire crews were called to Trinity Walk in Wakefield after a fire alarm sounded this morning (Sept 14)placeholder image
Fire crews were called to Trinity Walk in Wakefield after a fire alarm sounded this morning (Sept 14)

The spokesperson added: "We attended and investigated and there was no sign of fire."

Shoppers were allowed back in the store, which is now open as normal.

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