Residents had to evacuate their homes last Saturday as a huge fire raged through Camden Town.
At their peak the flames reached 30ft, and there were fears gas canisters may be in the vicinity. Eyewitness Nick Pomfret said of the fire: "It's absolutely huge, there's smoke everywhere and it looks quite scary."
The stables were left unharmed, but The Hawley Arms and other residential property suffered major damage. Many market storage areas were destroyed, causing devastation to stall owners in the Camden Lock Market.
The fire also disrupted Camden’s attraction as a tourist destination. It usually receives up to 300,000 visitors each weekend. The commercial area lost is expected to be rebuilt in about six months.
At 7:20pm the fire brigade was contacted and police cleared thousands of people from the area and closed off roads.
"A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes. Camden Council is working with the emergency services and other agencies involved in the incident to do everything we can to help all those affected.” A spokesperson for Camden Council said.
The fire took around 100 firefighters with the aid of 20 fire engines to control. Although some were trapped, there were no reports of any injuries or deaths. Talacre Sports Centre is being used as a temporary refuge centre for those who have been forced from their homes.
At their peak the flames reached 30ft, and there were fears gas canisters may be in the vicinity. Eyewitness Nick Pomfret said of the fire: "It's absolutely huge, there's smoke everywhere and it looks quite scary."
The stables were left unharmed, but The Hawley Arms and other residential property suffered major damage. Many market storage areas were destroyed, causing devastation to stall owners in the Camden Lock Market.
The fire also disrupted Camden’s attraction as a tourist destination. It usually receives up to 300,000 visitors each weekend. The commercial area lost is expected to be rebuilt in about six months.
At 7:20pm the fire brigade was contacted and police cleared thousands of people from the area and closed off roads.
"A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes. Camden Council is working with the emergency services and other agencies involved in the incident to do everything we can to help all those affected.” A spokesperson for Camden Council said.
The fire took around 100 firefighters with the aid of 20 fire engines to control. Although some were trapped, there were no reports of any injuries or deaths. Talacre Sports Centre is being used as a temporary refuge centre for those who have been forced from their homes.
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7 comments:
What a sad scene. It's my favourite place. :(
i'm going to be the first one to say that your is one of the best
*Sniff* Poor Poor Camden..
Fré...
Yours is very good but so sad
I shall miss camden dearly!!
loveoy ouoler sistr Jo XxXo
realy nice.wicked picture!
from a person.
its quite good.poor old camden
from morg
youre a wasteman
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