House of Fraser at Cabot Circus in Bristol was evacuated yesterday (Saturday, September 17), according to a shopper in the centre. No immediate details were given on the reason behind the evacuation but it is believed to have been related to a fire drill.
Mike Shawe was in Cabot Circus when he said that House of Fraser 'advised people to leave the store owing to an emergency' at around 4pm yesterday. He said that initially "no details as to why were given".
He then added that he believed it was a "fire alarm activation". The store closed at around 4pm, before reopening to shoppers at around 4.15pm.
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Mike said: The announcement to clear the store was very clear, and soon security were on hand to usher customers out. I was leaving the store and a buggy ran into my heels from behind, the woman pushing it seemed mildly panicked. ‘This is an emergency, could all customers leave the store immediately’ said the announcement.
"When I was outside I spoke with a lady who had left in front of us. She said ‘I’m getting out of here’. Staff at first locked themselves inside the store, and then were outside of the doors, they seemed to be on their radios chatting to others.
"Overall it was well managed and instructions to customers was clear and concise."
Cabot Circus and House of Fraser have been contacted for further comment.
In other Cabot Circus news, the shopping centre has announced that although it will be open tomorrow during the Bank Holiday - a number of stores will be closed. The centre said: "On Monday 19th September Cabot Circus is open 10am - 6pm.
"Please see below details of store opening hours, which will differ to that of the centre opening hours on Monday 19th September. We advise you individual store times may further vary, please contact the store directly if you have any questions, before travelling to the centre."
The following stores will be closed tomorrow on Monday, September 19:
- 3
- Accessorize
- All Saints
- Ann Summers
- Angel & Rocket
- Apple
- &Otherstories
- Benedict Raven
- Ben's Cookies
- Bershka
- Boux Avenue
- The Body Shop
- Casa Brasil
- Castle Fine Art
- Claire's
- Costa
- Currys
- EE
- Ernest Jones
- Fat Face
- Flying Tiger
- Foot Asylum
- Foot Locker
- Fossil
- Foyles
- Fraser Hart
- Goldsmiths
- H Samuel
- H&M
- Hobbs
- Hotel Chocolat
- HSBC
- Hugo Boss
- ImmotionVR
- JD Sports
- John Anthony
- KFC
- Klosterhaus
- Laser Clinic
- LEGO
- Levis
- L'Osteria
- Mango
- Model Eyebrows
- Monsoon
- Nationwide
- New Look
- Next
- Office
- Oliver Bonas
- Pandora
- The Perfume Shop
- Piccolino
- Pull & Bear
- Reiss
- River Island
- Samsung
- Schuh
- Scribbler
- Showcase Cinema de Lux
- Suit Direct
- Superdry
- Tag Heuer
- The Entertainer
- Timberland
- Triple Two
- Typo
- Urban Outfitters
- Vans
- Yankee Candle
- wagamama
- White Stuff
- Zara.
The following stores will have reduced operating houses:
- Escape Hunt open from 5pm
- Friday's open from 3pm
- GBK open from 2pm
- Nando's open from 4pm
- Pizza Express open from 3pm
- Slim Chickens open from 2pm
- The Gym closed 10am - 2pm
- Tortilla 12.30 - 7pm
- Wingstop open from 4pm
- YO! open from 3pm
- Zizzi open from 3pm.
Find more Cabot Circus news here.
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