Falkirk Sheriff Court evacuated as fire appliance arrives on scene

Staff, visitors and prisoners found themselves having to vacate the Falkirk Sheriff Court building in Camelon after a fire alarm was sounded this afternoon.
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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.52am on Wednesday, October 19 by an automatic fire alarm system at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

"Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the location. Firefighters checked the building and established there was no sign of fire. Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was safe.”

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