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SNOOKER players and fans have been evacuated from York Barbican as the UK Snooker Championship was delayed when a fire broke out.

Players, who had been minutes away from resuming first-round action, and fans were evacuated from the venue as alarms sounded and the fire brigade rushed to the scene last night (November 26).

World Snooker Tour confirmed: “The Fire Brigade identified a small fire in the reception of the York Barbican. It has now been put out and the building has been adjudged as safe for fans and players to return.”


 

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