Croydon shopping centre evacuated (From Your Local Guardian)

Croydon shopping centre evacuated

2:11pm Monday 13th February 2012 in Croydon By Nick Hitchens

Too many chemicals in a toilet could have caused hundreds to be evacuated from a Croydon shopping centre.

Almost 50 firefighters are at Grants Shopping Centre in Croydon after a chemical incident at about 11am this morning.

40 people were evacuated from Virgin Active Gym and a further 200 from the shopping centre. Following an investigation fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus believe they have identified the problem.

Kevin Smith, Croydon Station manager, said: "We think the incident was caused by some chemical products being used in the toilets."

The firefighters are still at the scene ensuring it is safe.

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