Guests at a Belfast City Centre Hotel were evacuated this evening after a burst pipe set off the fire alarm.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident at the Travelodge on Brunswick Street shortly after 8.15pm on Thursday, April 13, following reports that the fire alarm had gone off.
Guests at the hotel were evacuated, but allowed to return to the hotel a short time later.
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Four pumps, an aerial appliance and a special appliance were sent to the scene and upon arrival it was discovered that steam coming from a burst pipe had triggered the fire alarm.
Firefighters began to leave the scene before 9pm, with a small number remaining behind to ensure that the area was made safe.
A NIFRS spokesperson said: "Early investigations found that a burst pipe activated the fire alarm and no fire had taken place at the premises.
"Four pumps, an aerial appliance and a special were sent to the scene, with this being stripped down with a small number remaining to ensure the area is made safe."
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