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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hayden Vernon

Chester Market evacuated after chilli fumes affect customers

Red chili peppers
Chester fire and rescue service was called after fumes from the cooking of a large quantity of chilli oil caused concern. Photograph: John Mitchell/Alamy

A market in Chester was evacuated on Saturday because of fumes caused by a stall-holder “cooking a large amount of chillies”.

Chester fire and rescue service said vapour from the cooking of a large quantity of chilli oil had entered the market’s ventilation system.

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