Seven fire engines have turned out to the third-alarm fire at the Action Indoor Sports Centre in Richmond.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman says crews have been trying to put out the fire from inside the centre.

There were people inside when the fire began, but we've been told they were all evacuated safely.

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