Crowds gathered at the city's ‘golden mile’ as hundreds were evacuated from the Cineworld, Broad Street, and nearby Nando’s restaurant.
The fire which was located above the eaterie, took hold shortly before 6pm on Sunday (December 6).
Flames appeared to be spreading from a sign on the side of the building on Bishopsgate Street.
Most Popular
-
1
Shocking CCTV footage shows moment man smashes glass into another man's face in Buxton pub
-
2
Buxton dad targets Three Peaks in 24 hours to help fellow cancer patients
-
3
'World’s best sweet shop’ contents up for auction as Peak District owner sells everything to start new adventure
-
4
Derbyshire water provider leaks 446 million litres of water every day – amid record high temperatures and dwindling reservoirs
-
5
Man left victim permanently scarred after smashing glass into his face in Buxton pub
A Cineworld Spokesperson said: "Cineworld Broad Street was temporarily evacuated on Sunday 6th December due to a fire on the outside of the building.
"West Midlands Fire Service attended and the fire has now been extinguished. We would like to thank the emergency services for their quick response. The cinema has now reopened."