Fire delays start of British Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham

The Utilita Arena had to be evacuated after the incident on Saturday morning, around 90 minutes before the first event was due to start.
Fire delays start of British Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham

The Utilita Arena was evacuated after a fire (Martin Rickett/PA)

A fire has delayed the start of the British Indoor Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

The Utilita Arena had to be evacuated after the incident on Saturday morning, around 90 minutes before the first event was due to start.

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