A sports building at Plymouth Marjon University was evacuated today after smoke was reported inside, sparking a large emergency response from the fire service.
Several fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and support vehicles from Crownhill and Greenbank fire stations were seen at the scene on Plymbridge Lane this afternoon.
Emergency service personnel cordoned off the area while staff and members of the public were evacuated from the building. No injuries have been reported.
Witnesses reported a significant presence of firefighters and specialist equipment surrounding the building, with crews entering the site to investigate.
After a thorough inspection, firefighters confirmed the smoke had been caused by a small electrical unit fire that was already out by the time they arrived.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus used a dry powder extinguisher, a thermal imaging camera and gas monitors to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and that the building was safe before allowing anyone back in.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told Plymouth Plus:
"At midday on 5 August, three appliances and an aerial ladder platform from Crownhill and Greenbank fire stations were dispatched to reports of smoke at a university sports building on Plymbridge Lane in Plymouth, and that staff and members of the public had been evacuated.
"On investigation, the cause of the smoke was a small electrical unit fire which was out on arrival.
"Crews then used breathing apparatus, a dry powder extinguisher, a thermal imaging camera, and gas monitors to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and the scene was safe before allowing people back in."
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