BBC studios evacuated & firefighters rush in over fears of ‘blaze sparked by laptop explosion’

BBC studios have been evacuated over fears of a blaze in the building.

Staff gathered outside in Media City - where BBC Breakfast is filmed -this afternoon as firefighters rushed in.

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At least five fire engines gathered at the site in Salford, Greater Manchester, this afternoon.

Insiders say the evacuation was sparked after a laptop 'exploded' and sparked a fire.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service and Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.

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