House of Fraser selling damaged clothes at cut price after fire
House of Fraser in Lincoln[1] high street is selling fire and water-damaged stock for up to 80 percent off following a fire that took place[2] inside its premises. The fire started at around 9.30pm on Monday, June 5, and was caused by an electrical fault in the light fitting which resulted in severe damage to a small number of clothes.
On Tuesday, June 6, the designer brands store had smashed interior doors and was closed to the public until it passed health[3] and safety standards to reopen. The store now has two rails full of damaged menswear, including Lacoste and Calvin Klein tops and shirts, with a sign stating 'fire/water damaged stock up to 80 percent off.'
One man, who had been browsing through the rail and did not want to be named, said: "It's all too damaged. I would only buy something if the price was right."
Poll - How often do you shop in Lincoln city centre?[4]
Another customer, who also wanted to remain anonymous, said: "It's all still wet." In a statement on Tuesday, June 6, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said it was called to the fire at 9.49pm on Monday, June 5 and two crews from Lincoln South attended with an aerial ladder platform.
The fire crews wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel and thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire which was caused by an electrical fault in the light fitting.
References
- ^ Lincoln (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
- ^ fire that took place (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
- ^ health (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
- ^ Poll - How often do you shop in Lincoln city centre? (ngx.me)