Emergency services are responding to reports of a fire at Marks and Spencer in Hereford this afternoon.

The incident occurred at around 2.30pm.

Two crews remain at the scene. The store has been evacuated. 

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire:

“Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Hereford Fire Station were called at 14:31 on 18 June to smoke issuing at a shop in High Town, Hereford. 

“Smoke was discovered in an escalator shaft but no sign of fire has been found.

“The incident is ongoing.”