Milton Keynes Market has partially re-opened following a fire that broke out earlier this week.

Fire broke out in a market stall at around 7:30pm on Tuesday (10/12), which saw stalls damaged and fire crews from across the local region called to put out the blaze.

Thames Valley Police confirmed following an investigation that an electric fault was the cause of the blaze.

In a statement shared by both Milton Keynes Market and Milton Keynes City Council, all parties confirmed that clean up work continues but some stalls are trading. It’s also been confirmed roads around the site remain closed while the safety of bridges is checked.

The statement read, “Following a fire on Tuesday evening, Milton Keynes Market has reopened for business. Although clear up work continues, more than 50% of stalls are safely trading today – some in different positions to usual – and more will be open by the weekend, some on temporary locations using car parking spaces.

“Milton Keynes City Council and Milton Keynes Development Partnership would like to thank all stallholders and customers for their support, as well as the emergency services who worked quickly and effectively to get the fire under control.

“For everyone’s safety, sections of surrounding roads will remain closed as engineering inspections and tests are completed. This process may take several weeks and will determine the extent of repairs needed to Secklow Gate Bridge and other infrastructure.

“We invite local people to show their support by shopping at Milton Keynes Market, as this will help stallholders at this very important time of the year.  We will provide another update next week.”