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Leisure centre evacuated after electrical fire

Stuart MaisnerSouth East
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Hartsdown Leisure Centre was evacuated after a fire on Friday evening

A sports complex in Kent has been evacuated after a fire caused by an electrical fault, emergency services have said.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Hartsdown Leisure Centre in Hartsdown Road in Margate at 18:10 GMT on Friday.

Three fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus used main jets to extinguish the blaze.

Crews left the site at 21:00 and no injuries were reported., said the fire service.

The building remained closed on Saturday for "necessary safety checks and cleaning", a centre spokesperson said.

They added: "We will review the situation and provide a further update regarding operations for Sunday."

During the temporary closure, customers are permitted to use Blue Wave in Margate and Ramsgate Leisure Centre as an alternative.

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