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BBC Radio 5 Live temporarily goes off air as building is evacuated during false fire alarm | |
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The live broadcast of BBC Radio 5 Live temporarily went off air this morning as staff were evacuated during a fire alarm. | |
The radio station, based in Salford, played pre-recorded content during the disruption at around 10.30am. | |
A BBC spokesman said the station was off air for around ten minutes. | |
The spokesman said: "A fire alarm and evacuation of Quay House at Media City led to BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Manchester being off air for around ten minutes. | |
"Pre-recorded content was aired on both stations. This was a false alarm and is being investigated." | |
The radio station moved to new premises at MediaCity UK, in Salford, alongside BBC Sport, in 2011. | The radio station moved to new premises at MediaCity UK, in Salford, alongside BBC Sport, in 2011. |