VIDEO: Hundreds of people evacuated from Sheffield office block after 'steam sparks fire alarm'

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a Sheffield city centre office block this afternoon - after steam from a dishwasher sparked off a fire alarm.
Fire service at the scene.Fire service at the scene.
Fire service at the scene.

Employees of businesses including the Sheffield Star, Sheffield Telegraph and Doncaster Free Press, were told to leave The Balance in Pinfold Street at about 12.45pm.

READ MORE: Sheffield student plunged to death from balcony during party in MajorcaA fire engine attended and firefighters were seen entering the building.

Fire service at the scene.Fire service at the scene.
Fire service at the scene.
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READ MORE: Gunmen on the run after shooting in Sheffield city centreBut there was no cause for concern as a brigade spokesperson explained that the alarm had been set off accidentally by 'steam coming from a dishwasher'.

READ MORE: Sheffield man recalled to prisonMembers of staff were allowed back inside the building at just after 1pm.