Isle of Wight Cinema Evacuated After Faulty Fire Alarm Sparks Panic
Cinema-goers in Newport faced an unexpected evacuation last night when a faulty fire alarm system sparked chaos at Cineworld. The alarm blared just after 8.20pm on Tuesday, forcing both the cinema and a nearby restaurant to empty out immediately.
False Alarm Shuts Down Cineworld and Nearby Eatery
Staff quickly swept through the cinema, checking every screen and corridor amid the panic. Firefighters were called but told to stand down by 8.30pm once the all-clear was given.
Cineworld Blames Technical Glitch
A Cineworld spokesman confirmed the evacuation was due to a suspected fault with the alarm system. No one was hurt, but the drama briefly disrupted evening plans for visitors.
