A fire at Nando's has led to BH2 in Bournemouth being closed.

The leisure centre with restaurants, bars, the Odeon cinema and indoor mini golf, has been forced to close after the fire started in the restaurant switchboard.

A spokesperson for BH2 told the Daily Echo there had been a technical issue with the electricity at Nando's, which had set off the fire alarm.

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As a result of the fire in the switchboard, the electricity has had to be turned off.

The alarm promoted the water sprinklers it is believed.

The spokesperson was unable to say how long the centre was likely to be closed.

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A tweet from BH2 said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bh2 Leisure is closed until further notice.

"If tickets have been purchased for today, please contact the brands directly for further details."