Firefighters extinguish Centre Court fire at Wimbledon

Firefighters extinguished a small blaze within Centre Court at Wimbledon shortly after play ended on the third day of the championships.

Firefighters extinguish Centre Court  fire at Wimbledon

Firefighters extinguished a small blaze within Centre Court at Wimbledon shortly after play ended on the third day of the championships.

The world-famous tennis arena was evacuated when the fire was discovered in an electrical plant room shortly before 9pm, and spectators who had stayed in the grounds following the close of play were urgently ushered out by security staff.

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