A SOUTHAMPTON shopping centre had to be evacuated after a fire broke out.
Fire crews from St Marys and Hightown stations were called to the Marlands, on Portland Terrace, at 3.53pm today to reports of a small fire in the lift motor room.
Police officers also attended the incident to assist with the evacuation.
The fire was extinguished at 4.13pm and the centre has reopened.
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