BBC Look North Interrupted by Fire Alarm

On August 21, 2024, BBC Look North was abruptly pulled off the air due to a fire alarm incident, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled programme. Viewers in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire were surprised to find long-time presenter Peter Levy absent, with national host Anna Foster taking over the regional updates instead. Levy clarified via X (formerly Twitter) that the fire alarm prompted the interruption but reassured viewers that there was no fire and normal programming would resume at 6:30 PM. This incident follows previous disruptions in BBC broadcasts due to fire alarms, including an evacuation during BBC Breakfast in November 2023. The BBC has been contacted for further comments regarding the situation.