Cathedral fire prompts al fresco Sunday service

The minor electrical fire was put out before firefighters arrived at Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral opted for an al fresco Sunday service following a minor fire earlier.

Firefighters were called to the Grade I listed building at about 10:30 BST.

Worshippers were partway through the Sung Eucharist when the fire alarm went off, but the clergy, congregation and choir filed outside, where the service resumed on the lawns.

The BBC understands an electrical unit within the choir stall lights caught fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The Sung Eucharist resumed outside

Posting on social media, a cathedral spokesperson said: "We are very grateful to the members of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue who attended the cathedral this morning to deal with an incident.

"This has now been successfully dealt with and the cathedral will be open for the remaining services as planned.”

Lincoln Cathedral shared a live feed of their Battle of Britain service that took place back inside later

A Battle of Britain service on Sunday afternoon went ahead as planned inside the building.

Reverend Canon Dr Simon Jones was installed as the 85th Dean of Lincoln during a service at the cathedral on Saturday.

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