Two shops shut after fire at designer outlet
TWO stores will remain closed until further notice at the East Midlands Designer Outlet after a fire saw the centre evacuated.
The blaze, believed to have been caused by an electrical problem, started in the Hugo Boss store at around 5.30pm on Tuesday.
The centre reopened again yesterday but the Hugo Boss store and the neighbouring Lindt shop will be closed until further notice.
A spokesperson for McArthur Glen, which owns the outlet and six others around the UK, said in a statement: “The centre was safely evacuated and the fire brought under control by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. The Hugo Boss store will remain closed until further notice whilst investigations are carried out. The neighbouring Lindt store will also be closed until further notice.
“We’d like thank all the
authorities for safely managing the incident and our centre guests for their cooperation.”
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters from Alfreton, Chesterfield, Clay Cross and Nottinghamshire’s Ashfield Station, supported by an aerial ladder platform and water carrier, attended the incident. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the premise and extinguishing the fire
which had spread to the roof space. Two adjoining retail units affected by smoke were ventilated by fire crews using two large positive pressure ventilation fans.
“The on-site management team evacuated the shopping outlet, ensuring everyone was safe. No one was injured.”
The spokesperson added: “A fire investigation has determined that the most likely cause of the fire was accidental electrical.”