The Next store in Didcot has now reopened after gusts of wind caused parts of the roof to fly off yesterday afternoon.
A spokeswoman for Next confirmed at around 3pm today (Tuesday, March 28) that the store had reopened after being closed throughout the morning.
The incident occurred at the Orchard Centre Station Road at about 2.30pm.
Fire crews from Didcot Fire Station were called to the scene and used a hydraulic platform to fix the piece of roof back on.
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The operation was overseen by watch manager, Jon Walker who assessed the scene.
The store closed briefly yesterday while the repairs were carried out but reopened at around 4.30pm.
The shop has since closed again.
A Next spokesperson said: “The store has been closed temporarily to ensure the safety of our staff and customers and is set to re-open within the next 24 hours.”
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue were contacted for comment about the incident.
A spokesperson said: "Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service were called at 2pm, to Next Retail, 34 Orchard Street in Didcot
"One fire appliance attended from Didcot Fire Station, and one hydraulic platform from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"Fire and rescue officers removed a ten-metre-long section of fascia board that had become lose and dangerous, caused due to weather conditions.
"They departed the scene at 4.08pm."
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