Penneys evacuated due to minor fire

Penneys evacuated due to minor fire

Staff and shoppers outside Penney's this afternoon. Photo: Joe Evans

Penney's in Waterford City has reopened following a brief evacuation that took place this lunchtime.

Shoppers were informed that a minor microwave fire had taken place upstairs.

Fire brigade units attended the scene.

Staff and shoppers temporarily waited outside the store while the issue was being resolved.

The store has since reopened. 

More in this section

Waterford News and Star