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02/07/2015
Fire Causes Wimbledon Central Court Evacuation
The Centre Court of Wimbledon was evacuated yesterday due to the discovery of a small fire, organisers have said.
The incident happened an hour after play had ended.
The blaze was discovered shortly before 9pm in an electrical plant room to the side of the Winfield restaurant on 1 July.
London Fire Brigade has said around 3000 people were evacuated as a precaution.
Approximately 25% of the plant room was alight.
Three fire crews attended the scene and the fire was under control just after 10pm.
(LM)
The incident happened an hour after play had ended.
The blaze was discovered shortly before 9pm in an electrical plant room to the side of the Winfield restaurant on 1 July.
London Fire Brigade has said around 3000 people were evacuated as a precaution.
Approximately 25% of the plant room was alight.
Three fire crews attended the scene and the fire was under control just after 10pm.
(LM)
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