FIRE crews dealing with an incident in a city centre building have accessed the roof in search of smoke.
Firefighters arrived at the customer service centre at Brittania House, Hall Ings, to reports of a smoky electrical fitting.
Two fire engines pulled up around half past five while crowds of staff gathered outside.
Shop keepers nearby were also advised to evacuate members of staff and customers.
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The T&A's Yusef Alam reported: "Staff have been evacuated. One staff member said: 'When we walked down the stairs we couldn't smell smoke or see any signs of a fire'.
"I spoke to one guy who's standing outside the door. He didn't seem alarmed. No one seemed alarm or panicked.
"The fire crews are still here."
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