Soldiers were evacuated from part of Colchester Garrison in the early hours of today after a fire alert.
Two fire crews were called to Goojerat Barracks at about 4am today after smoke, caused by a smouldering towel, was seen in a locked room.
But it was put out with a fire extinguisher before they reached the scene of the small fire, which is being investigated.
It is not yet known why the towel started smouldering, causing smoke damage in the room.
Published Thursday, June 19, 2003
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