A Plymouth KFC restaurant has been evacuated this evening due to a fire. Video shows plumes of smoke coming out of the burning building at Crownhill Retail Park.
The Tavistock Road fast-food chain is believed to have been evacuated just before 10pm this evening, Saturday, March 16. A witness at the scene said the area is cordoned off and there are three fire engines in attendance.
Video from the scene shows workers gathered in the car park of the restaurant and firefighters working to tackle the blaze.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for further details.
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22:44Katie Timms
Crews at the scene
22:39Katie Timms
Five fire engines at the scene
An eyewitness at the scene has said there are five fire engines at the scene, with staff gathered at the fire assembly point.
22:26Katie Timms
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22:25Katie Timms
Photo from the scene
22:25Katie Timms
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