Emergency services called to fire at Milton Keynes shopping centre

Monday, 26 August 2024 15:45

There have been reports of a fire at centre:mk shopping centre.

There have been reports of a fire at centre: mk shopping centre, with one eye-witness posting the incident on X.

The fire is located at the Queens Court food stalls near Silbury Arcade.

Thames Valley Police took to Facebook and said, "We are currently on scene at a fire in Queens Court Food Market in Centre:MK, alongside Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Road closures are in place from North Eighth to Seclow Gate and the fire is now under control.

Please continue to avoid the area to allow emergency services access to the scene.

Thank you to all for your patience and cooperation while we deal with this incident.”

MKFM has contacted Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue for more information.

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— Kam Singh Music (@kamsinghmusic) August 26, 2024

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