Shopping centre evacuated in Cheltenham after car park fire

Emergency crews were on the scene at Regent Arcade this afternoon

Regent Arcade, Cheltenham
Author: Tom PreecePublished 1st Jul 2024

A shopping centre in Cheltenham has been evacuated following reports of a car fire.

Emergency crews attended Regent Arcade following reports of a car blaze in the attached multi-storey car park.

The incident was reported to Gloucestershire Fire and rescue Service at around 2:45pm.

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 2.45pm to a fire in the car park of the Regent Arcade in Cheltenham.

"Three fire engines from Cheltenham attended the scene and used four breathing apparatus, a hose reel and a dry powder fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

"The stop message was received at 4.32pm"

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